CVE-2018-5836

Name: CVE-2018-5836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T17:29:01.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In wma_nan_rsp_event_handler() in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, the data_len value is received from firmware and not properly validated which could potentially lead to an out-of-bounds access.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wma_nan_rsp_event_handler() in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, the data_len value is received from firmware and not properly validated which could potentially lead to an out-of-bounds access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=12a789c2e0e9fd2df40ac13ac27fe99487263887Patch
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=12a789c2e0e9fd2df40ac13ac27fe99487263887Patch
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5836?

How severe is CVE-2018-5836?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5836?

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