CVE-2018-11872

Name: CVE-2018-11872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-29T18:29:04.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper input validation leads to buffer overwrite in the WLAN function that handles WMI commands in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845, SD 850, SDA660. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation leads to buffer overwrite in the WLAN function that handles WMI commands in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845, SD 850, SDA660

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Sd 845 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 850 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sda660 Firmware	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11872?

Improper input validation leads to buffer overwrite in the WLAN function that handles WMI commands in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845, SD 850, SDA660

How severe is CVE-2018-11872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11872?

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Are you affected by CVE-2018-11872?

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Source: NVD / NIST