SQL Injection in Google Android
CVE-2018-9493
In the content provider of the download manager, there is a possible SQL injection due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111085900
Vulnerability class: SQL Injection
EPSS: 0.009 (54.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@android.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9493?
- CVE-2018-9493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2018-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9493?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9493 known to be exploited?
- 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.