CVE-2018-9445

moderate-risk
Published 2018-11-06

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.38% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
45192
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.8/10 Medium
PHYSICAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (7)

Affected Vendors

Google

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Patch https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Patch https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/
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moderate-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 8/34 · Low
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate