CVE-2018-13888: There is potential for memory corruption in the RIL daemon due to de reference of memory outside the alloca...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-13888 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon RIL daemon memory-corruption issue. The RIL layer supports radio and cellular functions, so affected phones, IoT, wearables, and automotive devices may require OEM firmware or platform updates. The public bundle does not provide severity, CVSS, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely where an organization operates devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, especially Android, embedded IoT, wearable, or automotive systems that include Qualcomm radio interfaces. Confirming exposure requires mapping device models to chipsets and OEM firmware status. Set priority after exposure confirmation. The affected ecosystem is broad, but public evidence lacks severity scoring and exploitation confirmation. Organizations with Qualcomm-based fleets should drive OEM patch verification and unsupported-device decisions through normal vulnerability governance. Mitigation focus: Inventory devices using the listed Snapdragon chipsets and product families.; Check Qualcomm product security bulletins and OEM advisories for CVE-2018-13888.; Apply available OEM firmware, baseband, or Android security updates..

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Jun 6, 2026, 21:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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