Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Android by Qualcomm

CVE-2018-11985

What is CVE-2018-11985?

A potential heap overflow vulnerability exists in various Android releases developed by Qualcomm. The issue arises during heap allocation, where a user-supplied size could lead to an integer overflow when rounding up to a native pointer. This vulnerability affects Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, making it critical for users to ensure their systems are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate risks associated with possible exploit scenarios.

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