Improper Length Check in WLAN Function for Android by Qualcomm
CVE-2018-11895

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Qualcomm
Status
Android For Msm, Firefox Os For Msm, Qrd Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2018

Summary

In various Android releases using the Linux kernel, an improper length check within the WLAN functionality of Qualcomm's drivers could allow the driver to write default RSN capabilities to memory areas that have not been allocated. This flaw could lead to potential memory corruption and create security vulnerabilities, impacting overall device integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/s...
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https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qco...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107770
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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