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CVE-2018-9445

HighPublished

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...

Published: Nov 6, 2018
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: google_android
Evidence observed: Aug 13, 2018

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 47.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

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.

Sources

Android - Directory Traversal over USB via Injection in blkid OutputExploit
Google Security Research · android · Aug 13, 2018

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