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, whenever TDLS connection is setup, we are freeing the netbuf in ol_tx_completion_handler and after that, we are accessing it in NBUF_UPDATE_TX_PKT_COUNT causing a use after free.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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-sePatch
- 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-sePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5899?
CVE-2018-5899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (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, whenever TDLS connection is setup, we are freeing the net...
How severe is CVE-2018-5899?
CVE-2018-5899 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-2018-5899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.