CVE-2018-9445

Public Exploit

Description

In readMetadata of Utils.cpp, there is a possible path traversal bug due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when mounting a USB device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-80436257.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/ patch exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9445?
CVE-2018-9445 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9445?
To fix CVE-2018-9445, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-9445 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-9445 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9445?
CVE-2018-9445 affects Google Inc. Android.
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