SB2018061248 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018061248 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: June 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018061248
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3581)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In the WLAN driver in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel, a buffer overwrite can occur if the vdev_id received from firmware is larger than max_bssid.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.