What is CVE-2018-11956?

CVE-2018-11956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-27.

How severe is CVE-2018-11956?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-11956

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

EPSS: 0.002 (7.5th 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

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-2018-11956?: CVE-2018-11956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2018-11956?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.