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CVE-2018-11275: Google Android flashing may expose data
CVE-2018-11275 · published 8 years ago
Summary
When a device running Google Android is updated using the standard flashing tool, a mismatch between the file size and the expected block size can cause some information to be unintentionally revealed. This could let an attacker see parts of the device’s memory. Apply the latest software updates from Google or use only properly sized images to prevent the issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| android |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, when flashing image using FastbootLib if size is not divisible by block size, information...
In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, when flashing image using FastbootLib if size is not divisible by block size, information leak occurs.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106949 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/abl/tianocore/edk2/commit/?id=bf0261ab128f... Patch Third Party Advisory
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-auro... Patch Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published18 Sep 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-11275 · NVD
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