CVE-2018-9459

Description

In Attachment of Attachment.java and getFilePath of EmlAttachmentProvider.java, there is a possible Elevation of Privilege due to a path traversal error. This could lead to a remote escalation of privilege 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-66230183.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.32% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9459?
CVE-2018-9459 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9459?
To fix CVE-2018-9459, 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-2018-9459 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-9459 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9459?
CVE-2018-9459 affects Google Inc. Android.
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