CVE-2018-11301 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 7.8 Published 18 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the Qualcomm Linux kernel allows attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges via crafted firmware debug logs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-11301?

CVE-2018-11301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, lack of check on buffer length while processing debug log event from firmware can lead to an integer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11301?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11301?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11301 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-11301 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11301 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc3g-xj9r-q7vm.