CVE-2018-11262

Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel while trying to find out total number of partition via a non zero check, there could be possibility where the 'TotalPart' could cross 'GptHeader->MaxPtCnt' and which could result in OOB write in patching GPT.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory codeaurora.org Third-Party Advisory codeaurora.org
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/08/06/august-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106949 vdb entry third party advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/abl/tianocore/edk2/commit/?id=29ab5eb75bc9ed01466ab1a98e932e59fe27ad42 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11262?
CVE-2018-11262 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11262?
To fix CVE-2018-11262, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-11262 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11262 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11262?
CVE-2018-11262 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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