CVE-2018-11021: High severity amazon fire os vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2018
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Updated

kernel/omap/drivers/video/omap2/dsscomp/device.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/dsscomp with the command 1118064517 and cause a kernel crash.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Amazon Fire OS=4.5.5.3
Amazon Kindle Fire HD=3

Event History

Oct 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11021?

CVE-2018-11021 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject a crafted argument via an IOCTL command on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD device running Fire OS 4.5.5.3, leading to a kernel crash.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11021?

CVE-2018-11021 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

How does CVE-2018-11021 affect the Amazon Kindle Fire HD?

CVE-2018-11021 affects the Amazon Kindle Fire HD device running Fire OS 4.5.5.3.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-11021?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11021 by injecting a crafted argument via an IOCTL command on the device /dev/dsscomp with the command 1118064517.

5

Is Amazon Fire OS 4.5.5.3 vulnerable to CVE-2018-11021?

Yes, Amazon Fire OS 4.5.5.3 is vulnerable to CVE-2018-11021.

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