CVE-2018-11985 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An integer overflow in the Qualcomm Linux kernel heap allocation allows attackers to trigger a heap overflow, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2018-11985?
CVE-2018-11985 is a high-severity 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, When allocating heap using user supplied size, Possible heap overflow vulnerability due to integer overflow in roundup to native pointer.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11985?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11985?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11985 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-11985 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11985 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3fj-xm8j-4m4f.