Kernel Vulnerability in Amazon Kindle Fire HD Devices
CVE-2018-11019

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Amazon

Status
Fire Os
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-11019?

The kernel component in Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd generation) running Fire OS 4.5.5.3 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit the /dev/gcioctl interface. By sending a specially crafted argument through an ioctl command (3221773726), an attacker can trigger a kernel crash, potentially compromising the system’s stability and security. Users are urged to update their devices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/datadancer/HIAFuzz/blob/master/CVE-Adv...
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https://github.com/datadancer/HIAFuzz/blob/master/CVE-201...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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