CVE-2018-5852

Name: CVE-2018-5852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-26T14:15:17.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5852 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unsigned integer underflow vulnerability in IPA driver result into a buffer over-read while reading NAT entry using debugfs command 'cat /sys/kernel/debug/ipa/ip4_nat'. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unsigned integer underflow vulnerability in IPA driver result into a buffer over-read while reading NAT entry using debugfs command 'cat /sys/kernel/debug/ipa/ip4_nat'

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9640 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8909w 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 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 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

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2018-bulletin.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5852?

An unsigned integer underflow vulnerability in IPA driver result into a buffer over-read while reading NAT entry using debugfs command 'cat /sys/kernel/debug/ipa/ip4_nat'

How severe is CVE-2018-5852?

CVE-2018-5852 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5852?

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-2018-5852?

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Source: NVD / NIST