SB2018112727 - Improper Initialization in Google, Google Android
Published: November 27, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11943)
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 processing fastboot flash command, memory leak or unexpected behavior may occur due to processing of unintialized data buffers.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.