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A vulnerability has been found in Google Android and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WMA Roam Synchronization Handler. The manipulation leads to array index. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-11827. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component WMA Roam Synchronization Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, improper validation of array index in WMA roam synchronization handler can lead to OOB write.

The bug was discovered 09/04/2018. The weakness was shared 09/18/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at source.codeaurora.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-11827 since 06/07/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/16/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-124198, VDB-124197, VDB-124196 and VDB-124195 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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