CVE-2018-5863

UnknownEPSS 0.15%

Last modified

CVE-2018-5863 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If userspace provides a too-large WPA RSN IE length in wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie(), a buffer overflow occurs in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If userspace provides a too-large WPA RSN IE length in wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie(), a buffer overflow occurs in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroidAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5863?
If userspace provides a too-large WPA RSN IE length in wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie(), a buffer overflow occurs in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.
How severe is CVE-2018-5863?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5863 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5863?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST