What is CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-02-11.

How severe is CVE-2018-9587?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Android

CVE-2018-9587

In savePhotoFromUriToUri of ContactPhotoUtils.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is possible unauthorized access to files within the contact app due to a confused deputy scenario. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-113597344.

EPSS: 0.002 (9.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-552 — Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

References

security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9587?: CVE-2018-9587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-02-11.
How severe is CVE-2018-9587?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.