CVE-2018-3579
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CVE-2018-3579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the WLAN driver in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel, event->num_entries_in_page is a value received from firmware that is not properly validated which can lead to a buffer over-read. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the WLAN driver in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel, event->num_entries_in_page is a value received from firmware that is not properly validated which can lead to a buffer over-read
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
References
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-05-01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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