Possible Read/Write of Arbitrary Files Through Permissions Bypass
CVE-2018-9468

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2024

What is CVE-2018-9468?

A permissions bypass vulnerability exists in Android's DownloadManager, specifically in the query functionality of DownloadManager.java. This flaw allows unauthorized read and write access to arbitrary files, resulting in local information disclosure and the possibility of file rewriting without requiring additional execution privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability does not necessitate user interaction, making it a significant concern for device security.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 7

Android 8

Android 8.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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