CVE-2018-5898 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow can occur in msm_pcm_adsp_stream_cmd_put() function if the user supplied data "param_length" goes beyond certain limit 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

7.8

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-190

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-2018-5898?

CVE-2018-5898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Integer overflow can occur in msm_pcm_adsp_stream_cmd_put() function if the user supplied data "param_length" goes beyond certain limit in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for...

How severe is CVE-2018-5898?

CVE-2018-5898 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-2018-5898?

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