CVE-2018-5895 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Buffer over-read may happen in wma_process_utf_event() due to improper buffer length validation before writing into param_buf->num_wow_packet_buffer 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.

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-componentVendor Advisory
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-componentVendor Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5895?

CVE-2018-5895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer over-read may happen in wma_process_utf_event() due to improper buffer length validation before writing into param_buf->num_wow_packet_buffer in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel...

How severe is CVE-2018-5895?

CVE-2018-5895 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-2018-5895?

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