CVE-2018-11836 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds access in the WLAN function of Qualcomm Android kernels allows attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

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-2018-11836?

CVE-2018-11836 is a high-severity memory corruption 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, improper length check can lead to out-of-bounds access in WLAN function.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11836?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-11836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qgr-68pp-jgx2.

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