CVE-2018-5824

Name: CVE-2018-5824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T17:29:01.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, while processing HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_FLUSH or HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_PN_IND messages, a buffer overflow can occur if the tid value obtained from the firmware is out of range.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, while processing HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_FLUSH or HTT_T2H_MSG_TYPE_RX_PN_IND messages, a buffer overflow can occur if the tid value obtained from the firmware is out of range.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5824?

How severe is CVE-2018-5824?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5824?

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Source: NVD / NIST