CVE-2018-11873
CVE-2018-11873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd845 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Qualcomm Sd845 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation leads to buffer overwrite in the WLAN function that handles WLAN roam buffer in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11873?
- Improper input validation leads to buffer overwrite in the WLAN function that handles WLAN roam buffer in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11873?
- CVE-2018-11873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-11873 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11873?
- CVE-2018-11873 affects Qualcomm Sd845 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11873?
- 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-2018-11873 published?
- CVE-2018-11873 was published on 2018-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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