Description
In query of DownloadManager.java, there is a possible read/write of arbitrary files due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure and file rewriting with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 7, 8, 8.1, 9, nyc-mr1-dev, nyc-mr2-dev | — |
Public exploits
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GitHub 1 repository
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IOActive/AOSP-DownloadProviderHijacker ★ 22 · Mar 2, 2019
PoC Exploiting Permission Bypass in Android's Download Provider (CVE-2018-9468)
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