CVE-2018-5907 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 7.8 Published 6 Jul 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An integer overflow in the Qualcomm Android kernel driver allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

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-2018-5907?

CVE-2018-5907 is a high-severity 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

Possible buffer overflow in msm_adsp_stream_callback_put due to lack of input validation of user-provided data that leads to integer overflow in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5907?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5907?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-5907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj45-6grc-53mj.