CVE-2018-3577

High

While processing fragments, when the fragment count becomes very large, an integer overflow leading to a buffer overflow can occur in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-07-06
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

7.5

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2018-3577 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-3577 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2018-3577?

    CVE-2018-3577 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2018-3577 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3577?

    CVE-2018-3577 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-3577?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-3577. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-3577 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-3577 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

    The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. View CWE-190 on MITRE CWE →