CVE-2018-11891

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, lack of check on the length of array while accessing can lead to an out of bound read in WLAN HOST function.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.53%
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/2018/09/04/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=2fc3e8a2ae8233690872d313fbfb4c74d0c61daa third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107770 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11891?
CVE-2018-11891 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11891?
To fix CVE-2018-11891, 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-2018-11891 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11891 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11891?
CVE-2018-11891 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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