CVE-2011-3918: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-3918: The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, w...

The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2011-3918 affects Android 4.0.3 and earlier. A crafted application could abuse the Zygote process to trigger a denial of service, described as a reboot loop. The main business risk is disruption of legacy Android devices, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely limited to unmanaged, embedded, kiosk, lab, or legacy mobile fleets still running Android 4.0.3 or earlier. Modern supported Android versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-device resilience issue. It is not supported by evidence of current mass exploitation, but affected devices may be unsupported and disruptive if used in business-critical workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android devices and identify versions at or below 4.0.3.; Retire, isolate, or replace unsupported legacy Android devices where practical.; Check OEM or Android project guidance for firmware updates tied to this issue..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 7, 2012, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://code.google.com/p/android-source-browsing/source/detail?repo=platform--system--core&r=e7fd911fd42bCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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