CVE-2018-11983 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Error in kernel observed while accessing freed mask pointers after reallocating memory for mask table.

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	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/12/03/december-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/12/03/december-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11983?

CVE-2018-11983 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, Error in kernel observed while accessing freed mask pointers after reallocating memory for ma...

How severe is CVE-2018-11983?

CVE-2018-11983 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-2018-11983?

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