Improper Validation of Array Index in Google Android - CVE-2018-11902
Published: September 19, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU36640
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11902
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
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, lack of length validation check for value received from firmware can lead to OOB access in WLAN HOST.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-11902
Install update from vendor's website.