In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.1.1 (including) | 7.1.1 (including) | |
| Android | 7.1.2 (including) | 7.1.2 (including) | |
| Android | 8.0 (including) | 8.0 (including) | |
| Android | 8.1 (including) | 8.1 (including) | |
| Android | 9.0 (including) | 9.0 (including) |