CVE-2018-9382: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In multiple functions of WifiServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to activate Wi-Fi hotspot from a non-owner profile due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 6.0 only; version 6.0.1 only; version 7.0 only; version 7.1.1 only; version 7.1.2 only

Published 2025-01-17. Last modified 2026-06-17.