SB2018070628 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android
Published: July 6, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018070628
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5886)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
A pointer in an ADSPRPC command is not properly validated in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android), which can lead to kernel memory being accessed.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.