CVE-2018-9587 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In savePhotoFromUriToUri of ContactPhotoUtils.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is possible unauthorized access to files within the contact app due to a confused deputy scenario. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-113597344.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-552

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). In savePhotoFromUriToUri of ContactPhotoUtils.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is possible unauthorized access to files within the conta...

How severe is CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9587?

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