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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-5828

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in function wma_extscan_start_stop_ev...

Vulnerability Description

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in function wma_extscan_start_stop_event_handler(), vdev_id comes from the variable event from firmware and is not properly validated potentially leading to a buffer overwrite.

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

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5828?

CVE-2018-5828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in function wma_extscan_start_stop_ev...

How severe is CVE-2018-5828?

CVE-2018-5828 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-2018-5828?

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