Vulnerability Description
In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, memory allocated with devm_kzalloc is automatically released by the kernel if the probe function fails with an error code. This may result in data corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-componentsPatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=d475e1aba3f8be3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-auroPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-componentsPatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=d475e1aba3f8be3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-auroPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11270?
CVE-2018-11270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, memory allocated with devm_kzalloc is automatically released by the kernel if the probe func...
How severe is CVE-2018-11270?
CVE-2018-11270 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-2018-11270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.