7.8
CWE
129
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5838: Out-of-bounds Read

First published: Mon Jul 02 2018(Updated: )

Improper Validation of Array Index In the adreno OpenGL driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, an out-of-bounds access can occur in SurfaceFlinger.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm 8909 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD600 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD617 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5838?

    The severity of CVE-2018-5838 is high.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2018-5838?

    The affected software of CVE-2018-5838 includes Google Android and Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware.

  • How can an out-of-bounds access occur in SurfaceFlinger in CVE-2018-5838?

    An out-of-bounds access can occur in SurfaceFlinger due to improper validation of array index in the adreno OpenGL driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear.

  • What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

    The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5838.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5838?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5838 on the Qualcomm Product Security Bulletins and Android Security Bulletins websites.

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