Vulnerability identifier: #VU36637

Vulnerability 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-2018-11895

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

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, improper length check Validation in WLAN function can lead to driver writes the default rsn capabilities to the memory not allocated to the frame.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android:

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107770
http://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=3dfe93028c0c6564db7aa4607a85413195925aa4
http://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin

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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.