Path Traversal in Google Android
CVE-2018-9445
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.008 (53.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0
- Google Inc. 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
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@android.com (Exploit, Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9445?
- CVE-2018-9445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2018-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9445?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9445 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.