What is the severity of CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9587?

To fix CVE-2018-9587, ensure that your Android device is updated to a version that includes the security patch released in January 2019.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9587?

CVE-2018-9587 is a confused deputy vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files within the contact app.

Can CVE-2018-9587 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2018-9587 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable Android device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9587

high

7.3

CWE

552

1/1/2019

7/1/2019

12/2/2019

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-9587

First published: Tue Jan 01 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=7.0
Google Android	=7.1.1
Google Android	=7.1.2
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1
Google Android	=9.0
Google Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9587?
To fix CVE-2018-9587, ensure that your Android device is updated to a version that includes the security patch released in January 2019.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 is a confused deputy vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files within the contact app.
Can CVE-2018-9587 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-9587 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable Android device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9587?
To fix CVE-2018-9587, ensure that your Android device is updated to a version that includes the security patch released in January 2019.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9587?
CVE-2018-9587 is a confused deputy vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files within the contact app.
Can CVE-2018-9587 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-9587 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable Android device.