SB2018091845 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018091845 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: September 18, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018091845
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-2018-11832)

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

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, lack of input size validation before copying to buffer in PMIC function can lead to heap overflow.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.