CVE-2018-5861

Name: CVE-2018-5861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-27T16:29:01.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-704

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	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

Published: Nov 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5861?

How severe is CVE-2018-5861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5861?

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Source: NVD / NIST