CVE-2018-5860 Null dereference in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An uninitialized data structure in the MDSS driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a denial of service on Android devices.
- 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-2018-5860?
CVE-2018-5860 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Jun 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the MDSS driver in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel, a data structure may be used without being initialized correctly.
Weakness: CWE-824
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5860?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-5860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5cg-643p-2m3g.