CVE-2018-5836 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In wma_nan_rsp_event_handler() 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, the data_len value is received from firmware and not properly validated which could potentially lead to an out-of-bounds access.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5836?

CVE-2018-5836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In wma_nan_rsp_event_handler() 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, the data_len value is rece...

How severe is CVE-2018-5836?

CVE-2018-5836 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5836?

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