CVE-2018-11907 Missing authorization in n/a
Improper access control in the Android kernel allows attackers to execute code from the firmware directory, potentially leading to 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-2018-11907?
CVE-2018-11907 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 27 Nov 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 access control can lead to device node and executable to be run from /firmware/ which presents a potential issue.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11907?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11907?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-11907 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11907 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j66r-8xm8-v4wh.