Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU36282

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11963

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Buffer overread may occur due to non-null terminated strings while processing vsprintf in camera jpeg driver.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106136
http://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/12/03/december-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.