CVE-2018-9445 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9445?

CVE-2018-9445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2018-9445?

CVE-2018-9445 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9445?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.