CVE-2018-5862
Last modified
CVE-2018-5862 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_vendor_scan() in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, when SCAN_SSIDS and QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_SCAN_FREQUENCIES are parsed, a buffer overwrite can potentially occur.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_vendor_scan() in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, when SCAN_SSIDS and QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_SCAN_FREQUENCIES are parsed, a buffer overwrite can potentially occur.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- 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/2018-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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