CVE-2018-9461 – Samsung Messages Local Privilege Escalation

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CVE-2018-9461 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received
    by [email protected]

    Jan. 18, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In onAttachFragment of ShareIntentActivity.java, there is a possible way for an app to read files in the messages app due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01
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