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Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

CVE-2018-9587

High
7.3/10

Summary

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.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published