SB2018061247 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android
Published: June 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061247
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3579)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
In the WLAN driver in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel, event->num_entries_in_page is a value received from firmware that is not properly validated which can lead to a buffer over-read
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.