CVE-2018-11898

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing start bss request from upper layer, out of bounds read occurs if ssid length is greater than maximum.

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=dc657f502adb3038784b7488d2f183ed31b6aac3	third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-components	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11898?: CVE-2018-11898 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11898?: To fix CVE-2018-11898, 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-2018-11898 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11898 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-2018-11898?: CVE-2018-11898 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions