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CVE-2018-5853: A race condition exists in a driver in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MS...

A race condition exists in a driver in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-05-05 potentially leading to a use-after-free condition.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-5853 is a race condition in a Qualcomm CAF Linux-kernel driver used by affected Android-for-MSM style builds. The issue can lead to use-after-free behavior, which may cause instability or security impact. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, privileges required, or confirmed exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize if the organization operates legacy Qualcomm-based Android, IoT, or embedded devices. Without those assets, urgency is lower. Because severity and exploitation evidence are incomplete, drive action through asset exposure and vendor support status rather than headline risk.

Technical view

The record describes a driver race condition in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, including Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, before Android security patch level 2018-05-05. The outcome is a potential use-after-free condition. CWE, attack vector, and impact metrics are not supplied.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy Android or embedded Android builds derived from Qualcomm CAF Linux-kernel releases before the 2018-05-05 security patch level. Standard enterprise servers and non-Qualcomm mobile platforms are not indicated by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, public exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV. Treat this as an inventory and patch-verification issue unless vendor-specific intelligence shows an exposed product path in your environment.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are CVSS, CWE, affected driver details beyond the CAF commit reference, privilege requirements, and exploitability context. The available evidence supports a race-condition-to-use-after-free assessment only. Avoid broad device claims unless mapped through OEM advisories or build provenance.

Mitigation direction

  • Verify whether any managed devices use affected Qualcomm CAF-based Android releases.
  • Update affected builds to include the 2018-05-05 or later applicable security patch level.
  • Review Qualcomm, CodeAurora, Android, and device-OEM guidance for product-specific fixes.
  • Retire or isolate unsupported devices that cannot receive vendor kernel updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Android devices by chipset, OS build, kernel source lineage, and security patch level.
  • Confirm affected systems are at Android security patch level 2018-05-05 or later.
  • Check vendor release notes for inclusion of the referenced CAF driver fix.
  • For custom builds, verify the referenced qcacld-3.0 commit or equivalent patch is present.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0ADP providers
4Source links

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Qualcomm, Inc.Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD AndroidAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed
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CWE details

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