CVE-2018-3579
MediumIn the WLAN driver in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel, event->num_entries_in_page is a value received from firmware that is not properly validated which can lead to a buffer over-read
CVSS 3.0 score
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2018-3579 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-3579 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2018-3579?
CVE-2018-3579 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2018-3579 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3579?
CVE-2018-3579 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-3579?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-3579. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2018-3579 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2018-3579 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →