SB2018040333 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: April 3, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040333
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-2018-5824)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, while processing HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_FLUSH or HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_PN_IND messages, a buffer overflow can occur if the tid value obtained from the firmware is out of range.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.