Vulnerability Description
The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 4.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ai-lab.it/merlo/publications/DoSAndroid.pdf
- https://code.google.com/p/android-source-browsing/source/detail?repo=platform--s
- http://www.ai-lab.it/merlo/publications/DoSAndroid.pdf
- https://code.google.com/p/android-source-browsing/source/detail?repo=platform--s
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3918?
CVE-2011-3918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted applica...
How severe is CVE-2011-3918?
CVE-2011-3918 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.