How severe is CVE-2018-11879?

CVE-2018-11879 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-2018-11879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11879?

CVE-2018-11879 affects Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11879?

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-2018-11879 published?

CVE-2018-11879 was published on 2018-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11879

CVE-2018-11879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 845 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware
Published: 2018-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When the buffer length passed is very large, bounds check could be bypassed leading to potential buffer overwrite in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11879?: When the buffer length passed is very large, bounds check could be bypassed leading to potential buffer overwrite in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 845
How severe is CVE-2018-11879?: CVE-2018-11879 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-2018-11879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11879?: CVE-2018-11879 affects Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11879?: 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-2018-11879 published?: CVE-2018-11879 was published on 2018-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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