CVE-2018-5868
CVE-2018-5868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Msm8996au 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lack of checking input size can lead to buffer overflow In WideVine in snapdragon automobile and snapdragon mobile in versions MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDA660, SDX24, SXR1130
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5868?
- Lack of checking input size can lead to buffer overflow In WideVine in snapdragon automobile and snapdragon mobile in versions MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDA660, SDX24, SXR1130
- How severe is CVE-2018-5868?
- CVE-2018-5868 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-2018-5868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5868?
- CVE-2018-5868 primarily affects Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5868?
- 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-2018-5868 published?
- CVE-2018-5868 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_712_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_710_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_670_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sda660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx24_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr1130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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