Confused Deputy Vulnerability in ContactPhotoUtils.java Allows Unauthorized File Access

CVE-2018-9587 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:L/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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.

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