CVE-2018-9445

MEDIUM

Android 6.0-8.1 - Path Traversal in Utils.cpp readMetadata

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-9445. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Android's vold service (CVE-2018-9445) by manipulating the LABEL field of a USB storage device to inject arbitrary paths, leading to incorrect mount points. The PoC shows how an attacker can craft a malicious USB device to exploit improper parsing of blkid output.

Description

In readMetadata of Utils.cpp, there is a possible path traversal bug due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when mounting a USB device 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-80436257.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textlocalandroid
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Android's vold service (CVE-2018-9445) by manipulating the LABEL field of a USB storage device to inject arbitrary paths, leading to incorrect mount points. The PoC shows how an attacker can craft a malicious USB device to exploit improper parsing of blkid output.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android vold service (versions affected by CVE-2018-9445)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Physical access to insert a malicious USB device · Target device must have USB mass storage support
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45192/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.8
EPSS 0.0082
EPSS Percentile 52.4%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (7)
google/android 6.0
google/android 6.0.1
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.1
google/android 7.1.2
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
Published Nov 06, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026