CVE-2018-11886 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An integer overflow in the WLAN function of Qualcomm Android kernels allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2018-11886?
CVE-2018-11886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 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 while calculating the MPDU data length will cause an integer overflow and then to buffer overflow in WLAN function.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-11886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11886 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wj8-h4pq-64p5.