What is CVE-2018-11908?

CVE-2018-11908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-27.

How severe is CVE-2018-11908?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-11908

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, improper access control can lead to device node and executable to be run from /data/ which presents a potential issue.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11908?: CVE-2018-11908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2018-11908?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.