CVE-2018-11281

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while calling IPA_IOC_MDFY_RT_RULE IPA IOCTL, header entry is not checked before use. If IPA_IOC_MDFY_RT_RULE IOCTL called for header entries formerly deleted, a Use after free condition will occur.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory android.com
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/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin third party advisory patch
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=c9861d16283cb4279de98a6695e0a4e6ea0230cb third party advisory patch
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=4bc7311e9ea9145a615184626cc43a8b92e7619c third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01#qualcomm-components patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11281?
CVE-2018-11281 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11281?
To fix CVE-2018-11281, 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-2018-11281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11281 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-2018-11281?
CVE-2018-11281 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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