SB2018091831 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android



SB2018091831 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

Published: September 18, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018091831
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11286)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while accessing global variable "debug_client" in multi-thread manner, Use after free issue occurs


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.