CVE-2018-8909: Path Traversal
The Wire application before 2018-03-07 for Android allows attackers to write to pathnames outside of the downloads directory via a ../ in a filename of a received file, related to AssetService.scala.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8909?
CVE-2018-8909 is a vulnerability in the Wire application for Android before 2018-03-07 that allows attackers to write to pathnames outside of the downloads directory.
How does CVE-2018-8909 affect the Wire application?
CVE-2018-8909 allows attackers to write to pathnames outside of the downloads directory via a '../' in a filename of a received file in the Wire application for Android before 2018-03-07.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8909?
CVE-2018-8909 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-8909 in the Wire application?
To fix CVE-2018-8909, update the Wire application for Android to a version released after 2018-03-07.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8909?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8909 in the report published by X41-DSEC: https://www.x41-dsec.de/reports/X41-Kudelski-Wire-Security-Review-Android.pdf