Vulnerability Description
While padding or shrinking a nested wmi packet in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, a buffer over-read can potentially occur.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107770
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qca-wPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107770
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qca-wPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5855?
CVE-2018-5855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). While padding or shrinking a nested wmi packet in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, a buff...
How severe is CVE-2018-5855?
CVE-2018-5855 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.