CVE-2018-5897 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

While reading the data from buffer in dci_process_ctrl_status() there can be buffer over-read problem if the len is not checked correctly 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

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

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://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5897?

CVE-2018-5897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). While reading the data from buffer in dci_process_ctrl_status() there can be buffer over-read problem if the len is not checked correctly in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android f...

How severe is CVE-2018-5897?

CVE-2018-5897 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5897?

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