Vulnerability Description
In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, there is a possible buffer overflow in display function due to lack of buffer length validation before copying.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=28e5918c60b8320PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=4689d03e5db548d2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=28e5918c60b8320PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=4689d03e5db548d2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5908?
CVE-2018-5908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, there is a possible buffer overflow in display function due to lack of buffer length validati...
How severe is CVE-2018-5908?
CVE-2018-5908 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-2018-5908?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.