CVE-2018-5861
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CVE-2018-5861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, existing checks in place on partition size are incomplete and can lead to heap overwrite vulnerabilities while loading a secure application from the boot loader.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, existing checks in place on partition size are incomplete and can lead to heap overwrite vulnerabilities while loading a secure application from the boot loader.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
References
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=114a392e29bc900c0fe15cc1f3e9ba369cd03244Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurora-forum-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=114a392e29bc900c0fe15cc1f3e9ba369cd03244Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurora-forum-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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