What is CVE-2018-11294?

CVE-2018-11294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2018-09-18.

How severe is CVE-2018-11294?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2018-11294

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, WLAN handler indication from the firmware gets the information for 4 access categories. While processing this information only the first 3 AC information is copied due to the improper conditional logic used to compare with the max number of categories.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.003 (25.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
Qualcomm, Inc. Android For Msm, Firefox Os Qrd — versions All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

product-security@qualcomm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
product-security@qualcomm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
product-security@qualcomm.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11294?: CVE-2018-11294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2018-09-18.
How severe is CVE-2018-11294?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.