Description
In findAvailSpellCheckerLocked of TextServicesManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the warning dialog when selecting an untrusted spell checker due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0Android ID: A-118694079
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 7.8/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Android | Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 19, 2019
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified