CVE-2018-11278

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Venus HW searches for start code when decoding input bit stream buffers. If start code is not found in entire buffer, there is over-fetch beyond allocation length. This leads to page fault.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
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://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/hardware/qcom/media/commit/?id=6c7dbdb2f067bf844beef2c41d9d67cacc3adfa6 third party advisory patch
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11278?
CVE-2018-11278 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11278?
To fix CVE-2018-11278, 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-2018-11278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11278 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-2018-11278?
CVE-2018-11278 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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