CVE-2018-11891 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An out-of-bounds read in the WLAN HOST function of Qualcomm Android kernels allows attackers to read memory or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-11891?
CVE-2018-11891 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 on the length of array while accessing can lead to an out of bound read in WLAN HOST function.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11891?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11891?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11891 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-2018-11891 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11891 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6622-f9hj-g28v.