CVE-2018-5890

Name: CVE-2018-5890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T17:29:02.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If the fdt_totalsize is reported as 0 for the current device tree, it bypasses an error check for a valid device tree in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If the fdt_totalsize is reported as 0 for the current device tree, it bypasses an error check for a valid device tree in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5890?

How severe is CVE-2018-5890?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5890 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5890?

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Source: NVD / NIST