SB2018091913 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Google, Google Android



SB2018091913 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Google, Google Android

Published: September 19, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018091913
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Validation of Array Index (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11891)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, lack of check on the length of array while accessing can lead to an out of bound read in WLAN HOST function.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.