Information Exposure in Android Releases Using Linux Kernel
CVE-2018-12011

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm
Status
Android For Msm, Firefox Os For Msm, Qrd Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2019

What is CVE-2018-12011?

This vulnerability occurs in various Android operating system releases that utilize the Linux kernel within Qualcomm's architecture. It arises from the failure to initialize data for socket addresses, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. Such exposure can lead to serious privacy risks, making it essential for users and developers alike to address and mitigate this issue.

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/2019/01/07/j...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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