CVE-2018-9445
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CVE-2018-9445 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | 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 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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