CVE-2018-11953: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2019

Updated

While processing ssid IE length from remote AP, possible out-of-bounds access may occur due to crafted ssid IE length in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables in MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, Qualcomm 215, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 632, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SDM439, SDX20

Affected Software

61 affected components

Google Android

Qualcomm Mdm9150 Firmware

Qualcomm MDM9150

Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware

Qualcomm MDM9206

Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware

Qualcomm MDM9607

Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware

Qualcomm MDM9640

Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware

Qualcomm MDM9650

Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware

Qualcomm MSM8909W

Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware

Qualcomm MSM8996AU

Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware

Qualcomm QCA6174A

Qualcomm Qca6574au Firmware

Qualcomm QCA6574AU

Qualcomm Qca9377 Firmware

Qualcomm QCA9377

Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware

Qualcomm QCA9379

Qualcomm Qm215 Firmware

Qualcomm Qm215

Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 210

Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 212

Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 205

Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 425

Qualcomm Sd 439 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 439

Qualcomm Sd 429 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 429

Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 450

Qualcomm Sd 615 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 615

Qualcomm Sd 616 Firmware

Qualcomm Sd 616

Qualcomm Sd 415 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 415

Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 625

Qualcomm Sd 632 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 632

Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 650

Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware

Qualcomm Sd 652

Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware

Qualcomm SD 820

Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware

Qualcomm SD 820A

Qualcomm Sdm439 Firmware

Qualcomm SDM439

Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware

Qualcomm SDX20

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2019/04/01/april-2019-code-aurora-security-bulletin

Event History

Apr 1, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

May 24, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:44 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:44 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11953?

CVE-2018-11953 is a vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds access due to crafted ssid IE length in various Qualcomm products.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11953?

CVE-2018-11953 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-11953?

CVE-2018-11953 affects Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IoT, Snapdragon Industrial IoT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Qualcomm Mdm9150 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm8909w Firmware, Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6574au Firmware, Qualcomm Qca9377 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware, Qualcomm Qm215 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 439 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 429 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 615 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 616 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 415 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 632 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware, Qualcomm Sdm439 Firmware, Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware, and Google Android.

How does CVE-2018-11953 occur?

CVE-2018-11953 occurs when processing ssid IE length from a remote AP with a crafted ssid IE length.

Are there any fixes for CVE-2018-11953?

Yes, patches and updates may be available for the affected products. Please refer to the references provided for more information.