CVE-2018-9459
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CVE-2018-9459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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