CVE-2018-5868: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 3, 2018
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Updated

Lack of checking input size can lead to buffer overflow In WideVine in snapdragon automobile and snapdragon mobile in versions MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDA660, SDX24, SXR1130

Affected Software

33 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 712 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 712
Qualcomm Sd 710 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 710
Qualcomm Sd 670 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 670
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 845
Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 850
Qualcomm Sda660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx24 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm Sxr1130 Firmware
Qualcomm SXR1130

Event History

Dec 3, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5868?

CVE-2018-5868 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow in various Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5868?

The recommended fix for CVE-2018-5868 is to update the firmware of the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-5868?

CVE-2018-5868 affects Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, including MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 712, SD 710, SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDX24, and SXR1130.

4

What can happen if CVE-2018-5868 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-5868 can lead to unauthorized code execution, system crashes, or a complete compromise of the affected devices.

5

Is CVE-2018-5868 a hardware vulnerability?

CVE-2018-5868 is categorized as a software vulnerability but is primarily related to the Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware architecture.

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