CVE-2018-5861 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, existing checks in place on partition size are incomplete and can lead to heap overwrite vulnerabilities while loading a secure application from the boot loader.

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-704

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=114a392e29bc900c0fe15PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=114a392e29bc900c0fe15PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5861?

CVE-2018-5861 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, existing checks in place on partition size are incomplete and can lead to heap overwrite vuln...

How severe is CVE-2018-5861?

CVE-2018-5861 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-2018-5861?

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