CVE-2018-11818

Name: CVE-2018-11818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T18:29:05.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, LUT configuration is passed down to driver from userspace via ioctl. Simultaneous update from userspace while kernel drivers are updating LUT registers can lead to race condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, LUT configuration is passed down to driver from userspace via ioctl. Simultaneous update from userspace while kernel drivers are updating LUT registers can lead to race condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=7d1e40be0f7da526f1109005383aa55f5646fc13Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=999bfde119d881a09218eb045d41fb83e67f0d10Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=7d1e40be0f7da526f1109005383aa55f5646fc13Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=999bfde119d881a09218eb045d41fb83e67f0d10Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11818?

How severe is CVE-2018-11818?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11818?

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