CVE-2018-11024: High severity amazon fire os vulnerability
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 1077435789 and cause a kernel crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11024?
The severity of CVE-2018-11024 is high.
How does CVE-2018-11024 affect Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd) with Fire OS 4.5.5.3?
CVE-2018-11024 allows attackers to inject a crafted argument and cause a kernel crash on Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd) with Fire OS 4.5.5.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-11024?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11024 by injecting a crafted argument via an ioctl command on device /dev/gcioctl.
Is Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd) with Fire OS 4.5.5.3 vulnerable to CVE-2018-11024?
Yes, Amazon Kindle Fire HD (3rd) with Fire OS 4.5.5.3 is vulnerable to CVE-2018-11024.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11024?
To fix CVE-2018-11024, it is recommended to update the affected device to a patched version of the kernel component.