How severe is CVE-2018-11021?

CVE-2018-11021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11021?

CVE-2018-11021 affects Amazon Fire Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11021?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-11021 published?

CVE-2018-11021 was published on 2018-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11021

CVE-2018-11021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amazon Fire Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Amazon Fire Os
Published: 2018-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kernel/omap/drivers/video/omap2/dsscomp/device.c in the kernel component in Amazon Kindle Fire HD(3rd) Fire OS 4.5.5.3 allows attackers to inject a crafted argument via the argument of an ioctl on device /dev/dsscomp with the command 1118064517 and cause a kernel crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11021?: kernel/omap/drivers/video/omap2/dsscomp/device.c in the kernel component in Amazon Kindle Fire HD(3rd) Fire OS 4.5.5.3 allows attackers to inject a crafted argument via the argument of an ioctl on device /dev/dsscomp with the command 1118064517 and cause a kernel crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-11021?: CVE-2018-11021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11021?: CVE-2018-11021 affects Amazon Fire Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-11021 published?: CVE-2018-11021 was published on 2018-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:amazon:fire_os:4.5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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