CVE-2018-11956 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, improper mounting lead to device node and executable to be run from /dsp/ which presents a potential security issue.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/le/meta-qti-bsp/commit/?id=ecd2fb4ab9e2a6851aPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/le/meta-qti-bsp/commit/?id=ecd2fb4ab9e2a6851aPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11956?

CVE-2018-11956 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, improper mounting lead to device node and executable to be run from /dsp/ which presents a po...

How severe is CVE-2018-11956?

CVE-2018-11956 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-2018-11956?

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