CVE-2018-11898 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An out-of-bounds read in the Qualcomm Linux kernel allows attackers to read memory or cause a denial of service via crafted SSID lengths.
- 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-2018-11898?
CVE-2018-11898 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, while processing start bss request from upper layer, out of bounds read occurs if ssid length is greater than maximum.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11898 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-2018-11898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6465-2pmg-jhwc.