CVE-2018-5896 — HIGH (7.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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, kernel panic may happen due to out-of-bound read, caused by not checking source buffer length against length of packet stream to be copied.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

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.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5896?

CVE-2018-5896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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, kernel panic may happen due to out-of-bound read, caused ...

How severe is CVE-2018-5896?

CVE-2018-5896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5896?

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