CVE-2011-3918
UnknownEPSS 1.35%
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 4.0.3 | |
| Android | 1.0 | |
| Android | 1.1 | |
| Android | 1.5 | |
| Android | 1.6 | |
| Android | 2.0 | |
| Android | 2.0.1 | |
| Android | 2.1 | |
| Android | 2.2 | |
| Android | 2.2.1 | |
| Android | 2.2.2 | |
| Android | 2.2.3 | |
| Android | 2.3 | |
| Android | 2.3.1 | |
| Android | 2.3.2 | |
| Android | 2.3.3 | |
| Android | 2.3.4 | |
| Android | 2.3.5 | |
| Android | 2.3.6 | |
| Android | 2.3.7 | |
| Android | 3.0 | |
| Android | 3.1 | |
| Android | 3.2 | |
| Android | 3.2.1 | |
| Android | 3.2.2 | |
| Android | 3.2.4 | |
| Android | 3.2.6 | |
| Android | 4.0 | |
| Android | 4.0.1 | |
| Android | 4.0.2 |
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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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