CVE-2018-5890

High

If the fdt_totalsize is reported as 0 for the current device tree, it bypasses an error check for a valid device tree 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

7.8

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-5890 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-2018-5890?

    CVE-2018-5890 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2018-5890 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-5890?

    CVE-2018-5890 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-5890?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-5890. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-5890 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-5890 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.