Kernel Vulnerability in Amazon Kindle Fire HD by Amazon
CVE-2018-11023

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Amazon

Status
Fire Os
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-11023?

A security issue exists within the kernel component of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd generation) running Fire OS 4.5.5.3. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate ioctl arguments on device /dev/gcioctl, leading to a potential kernel crash. By issuing a crafted command, an attacker can exploit this flaw, ultimately compromising the stability of the device. Awareness and timely updates are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/datadancer/HIAFuzz/blob/master/CVEs.md
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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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