SB2018040331 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: April 3, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040331
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5822)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, compromised WLAN FW can potentially cause a buffer overwrite.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.