CVE-2018-9459
In Attachment of Attachment.java and getFilePath of EmlAttachmentProvider.java, there is a possible Elevation of Privilege due to a path traversal error.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.68%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.68% probability · 76th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
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
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.