SB2018112713 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: November 27, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018112713
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11261)
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, there is a possible Use-after-free issue in Media Codec process. Any application using codec service will be affected.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/hardware/qcom/media/commit/?id=0e910e74e56f2a46f65dbc7694b160cd6e7f379a
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/hardware/qcom/media/commit/?id=d41a7a4c7d43fa67f2e4a487b8a1fb0aac38226d
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/08/06/august-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin