CVE-2018-5838

Name: CVE-2018-5838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T17:29:01.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper Validation of Array Index In the adreno OpenGL driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, an out-of-bounds access can occur in SurfaceFlinger.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Validation of Array Index In the adreno OpenGL driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, an out-of-bounds access can occur in SurfaceFlinger.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-129

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8909w Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8996au Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 210 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 212 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 205 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 425 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 430 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 450 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 600 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 615 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 616 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 415 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 617 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 625 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 652 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 800 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 810 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820a Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 835 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 845 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdx20 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5838?

Improper Validation of Array Index In the adreno OpenGL driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, an out-of-bounds access can occur in SurfaceFlinger.

How severe is CVE-2018-5838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5838?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-5838?

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Source: NVD / NIST