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CVE-2011-3918

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified

CVE-2011-3918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid<= 4.0.3
GoogleAndroid1.0
GoogleAndroid1.1
GoogleAndroid1.5
GoogleAndroid1.6
GoogleAndroid2.0
GoogleAndroid2.0.1
GoogleAndroid2.1
GoogleAndroid2.2
GoogleAndroid2.2.1
GoogleAndroid2.2.2
GoogleAndroid2.2.3
GoogleAndroid2.3
GoogleAndroid2.3.1
GoogleAndroid2.3.2
GoogleAndroid2.3.3
GoogleAndroid2.3.4
GoogleAndroid2.3.5
GoogleAndroid2.3.6
GoogleAndroid2.3.7
GoogleAndroid3.0
GoogleAndroid3.1
GoogleAndroid3.2
GoogleAndroid3.2.1
GoogleAndroid3.2.2
GoogleAndroid3.2.4
GoogleAndroid3.2.6
GoogleAndroid4.0
GoogleAndroid4.0.1
GoogleAndroid4.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3918?
The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2011-3918?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3918?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST