CVE-2018-5829 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_privacy_ibss() in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, a buffer over-read can potentially occur.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsVendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsVendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5829?

CVE-2018-5829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_privacy_ibss() in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, a buffer over-rea...

How severe is CVE-2018-5829?

CVE-2018-5829 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5829?

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