Buffer Overread in Camera JPEG Driver Affects Android Products from CAF
CVE-2018-11963

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm
Status
Android For Msm, Firefox Os For Msm, Qrd Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2018

What is CVE-2018-11963?

A vulnerability exists in the camera JPEG driver used in various Android products from CAF. This flaw is triggered by non-null terminated strings during vsprintf processing, leading to potential buffer overreads. Such vulnerabilities can expose sensitive information and compromise the integrity of the system where these versions are deployed. Users and administrators are encouraged to apply available patches to protect against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106136
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https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/12/03/d...
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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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CVE-2018-11963 : Buffer Overread in Camera JPEG Driver Affects Android Products from CAF