CVE-2018-9459
moderate-risk
Published 2018-11-06
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.
Do I need to act?
~
2.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.8/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
49
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
30/34 · Critical
Exploitability
5/34 · Minimal
Exposure
14/34 · Moderate