CVE-2018-11886

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, lack of check while calculating the MPDU data length will cause an integer overflow and then to buffer overflow in WLAN function.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
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/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin third party advisory patch
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=cc0e6489d67d3fc7b196cf6806a7a5edcff33a88 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11886?
CVE-2018-11886 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11886?
To fix CVE-2018-11886, 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-2018-11886 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11886 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-2018-11886?
CVE-2018-11886 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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