SB2018112736 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: November 27, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018112736
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5909)
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, buffer overflow occur may occur in display handlers due to lack of checking in buffer size before copying into it and will lead to memory corruption.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.