CVE-2018-11019
First published: Tue Oct 16 2018(Updated: )
kernel/omap/drivers/misc/gcx/gcioctl/gcif.c in the kernel component in Amazon Kindle Fire HD(3rd) Fire OS 4.5.5.3 allows attackers to inject a crafted argument via the argument of an ioctl on device /dev/gcioctl with the command 3221773726 and cause a kernel crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire OS | =4.5.5.3 | |
| Amazon Kindle Fire HD | =3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11019?
The severity of CVE-2018-11019 is high with a score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2018-11019 affect Amazon Kindle Fire HD(3rd) Fire OS 4.5.5.3?
CVE-2018-11019 allows attackers to inject a crafted argument via an ioctl on device /dev/gcioctl and cause a kernel crash.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2018-11019 be exploited?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-11019 can be exploited by injecting a crafted argument via an ioctl on device /dev/gcioctl.
Are Amazon Kindle Fire HD devices vulnerable to CVE-2018-11019?
Amazon Kindle Fire HD(3rd) with Fire OS 4.5.5.3 is affected by CVE-2018-11019.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-11019?
Please refer to the provided references for information on available fixes for CVE-2018-11019.
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