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.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (9.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 9th percentile — 9.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 8.0, 7
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01 (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.