Improper Validation of Array Index in Google Android - CVE-2018-11827
Published: September 18, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU36672
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-2018-11827
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, improper validation of array index in WMA roam synchronization handler can lead to OOB write.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-11827
Install update from vendor's website.