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CVE-2018-11263

8.8 · HIGH

In all Android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel, radio_id is received from the FW and is used to access the buffer to copy the radio stats…

Published Sep 6, 2018CWE-129EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2018-11263 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In all Android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel, radio_id is received from the FW and is used to access the buffer to copy the radio stats received for each radio from FW. If the radio_id received from the FW is greater than or equal to maximum, an OOB write will occur. On supported Google Pixel and Nexus devices, this has been addressed in security patch level 2018-08-05.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01Refsource.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=476ad571ec5b42c42bb1ce9468f18c7e996646edRefwww.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/08/06/august-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinRefsource.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01Refsource.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=476ad571ec5b42c42bb1ce9468f18c7e996646edRefwww.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/08/06/august-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11263?

CVE-2018-11263 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-11263?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11263?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-11263?

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