CVE-2018-5872 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 8.0 Published 6 Jul 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Out-of-range pointer offset in Android MSM kernel parsing allows attackers to execute arbitrary 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-2018-5872?

CVE-2018-5872 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Jul 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

While parsing over-the-air information elements in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, the use of an out-of-range pointer offset can occur.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5872 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-2018-5872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h298-2879-x8w8.