SB2018112727 - Improper Initialization in Google, Google Android



SB2018112727 - Improper Initialization in Google, Google Android

Published: November 27, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018112727
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) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11943)

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, while processing fastboot flash command, memory leak or unexpected behavior may occur due to processing of unintialized data buffers.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.