Vulnerability identifier: #VU37305
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in MMCP, a downlink message is not being properly validated.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android:
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.