CVE-2018-11818 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, LUT configuration is passed down to driver from userspace via ioctl. Simultaneous update from userspace while kernel drivers are updating LUT registers can lead to race condition.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-416

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=7d1e40be0f7da52PatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=999bfde119d881a0PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-auroPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=7d1e40be0f7da52PatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=999bfde119d881a0PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-auroPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11818?

CVE-2018-11818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, LUT configuration is passed down to driver from userspace via ioctl. Simultaneous update fro...

How severe is CVE-2018-11818?

CVE-2018-11818 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11818?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.