Vulnerability Details : 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. 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.
Published
2018-11-06 17:29:01
Updated
2019-01-30 20:03:53
Vulnerability category: Directory traversalGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-9459
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9459
5.32%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 89 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9459
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-9459
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-9459
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Google Android Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Applications Gain Elevated Privileges and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Android Security Bulletin—August 2018 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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