CVE-2018-11961 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 7.8 Published 20 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Out-of-bounds vector index access in Qualcomm Android kernel GNSS configuration 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-2018-11961?

CVE-2018-11961 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 20 Dec 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, Possibility of accessing out of bound vector index When updating some GNSS configurations.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11961 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-2018-11961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x85-qhhf-2pm5.