SB2018090422 - Incorrect calculation in Google, Google Android
Published: September 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018090422
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) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11262)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel while trying to find out total number of partition via a non zero check, there could be possibility where the 'TotalPart' could cross 'GptHeader->MaxPtCnt' and which could result in OOB write in patching GPT.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.