Local Privilege Escalation Flaw in Android Messaging App by Google
CVE-2018-9461

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2025

What is CVE-2018-9461?

A vulnerability exists in the ShareIntentActivity of the Android Messaging App, which may allow an attacker to read files through a race condition. This issue enables local escalation of privileges without requiring additional execution permissions or user interaction, thereby potentially compromising sensitive user data.

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Affected Version(s)

Android Android Kernel

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-0...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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