Path Traversal Vulnerability in Attachment.java and EmlAttachmentProvider.java Allows Remote Elevation of Privilege

CVE-2018-9459 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

In Attachment of Attachment.java and getFilePath of EmlAttachmentProvider.java, there is a possible Elevation of Privilege due to a path traversal error. This could lead to a remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-66230183.

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