SB2018061518 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: June 15, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061518
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5857)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In the WCD CPE codec, a Use After Free condition can occur in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.