What is CVE-2018-9468?

CVE-2018-9468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-11-20.

How severe is CVE-2018-9468?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2018-9468 known to be exploited?

6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-9468

In query of DownloadManager.java, there is a possible read/write of arbitrary files due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure and file rewriting with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.002 (10.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 7.0, 8.0, 7

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9468?: CVE-2018-9468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-11-20.
How severe is CVE-2018-9468?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-9468 known to be exploited?: 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.