CVE-2018-3599

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level…

published April 3, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky use-after-free condition lurks in Qualcomm's Android systems and Firefox OS, just waiting for a moment of distraction! Think of it like a chef who mistakenly keeps using a knife that's already been placed in the dish—dangerous and could lead to a nasty surprise in the kitchen! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior in applications, potentially allowing attackers to crash or corrupt data. While there's no known active exploitation yet, the chaos it may unleash certainly makes it worth fixing!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who mistakenly keeps using a knife that's already been placed in the dish—dangerous and could lead to a nasty surprise in the kitchen! 🍽️ CVE-2018-3599 involves a use after free condition in Qualcomm Android implementations, which occurs when an object is accessed after being freed—like trying to grab a tool that has already been cleaned up from the counter.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior in applications, potentially allowing attackers to crash or corrupt data. While there's no known active exploitation yet, the chaos it may unleash certainly makes it worth fixing! To remedy this, ensure your Android systems are patched to security level 2018-04-05 or later. Regularly check for updates to avoid falling victim to lingering vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive with your patches and keep your systems safe! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00467 · 39.5th percentile
Published
2018-04-03T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 17:00Z
    In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level…
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