What is CVE-2018-11983?

CVE-2018-11983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-20.

How severe is CVE-2018-11983?

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

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2018-11983

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Error in kernel observed while accessing freed mask pointers after reallocating memory for mask table.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (4.0th 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
Qualcomm, Inc. Android For Msm, Firefox Os Qrd — versions All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11983?: CVE-2018-11983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-20.
How severe is CVE-2018-11983?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.