CVE-2018-5896
Published Jul 6, 2018 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
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, kernel panic may happen due to out-of-bound read, caused by not checking source buffer length against length of packet stream to be copied.
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QFinch assessment
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, kernel panic may happen due to out-of-bound read, caused by not checking source buffer length against length of packet stream to be copied.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
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Sources and record history
Record history
Published Jul 6, 2018 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026