CVE-2018-11995 Other in n/a
A logic error in the Android kernel's META image handling can cause improper termination, leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2018-11995?
CVE-2018-11995 is a high-severity 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, a partition name-check variable is not reset for every iteration which may cause improper termination in the META image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11995?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11995?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11995 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-11995 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11995 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q99q-j2gh-j2cc.