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CVE-2018-5872: While parsing over-the-air information elements in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (An...

While parsing over-the-air information elements in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-07-05, the use of an out-of-range pointer offset can occur.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-5872 affects Qualcomm CAF-based Android/Linux builds before the 2018-07-05 security patch level. A malformed over-the-air information element could trigger an out-of-range pointer offset during parsing. The public bundle does not state business impact, exploitability, or affected device models.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy mobile firmware hygiene issue unless your environment still runs affected Qualcomm CAF-derived devices. Prioritize inventory and patch verification over emergency response because public sources do not show active exploitation or severity details.

Technical view

The CVE describes an out-of-range pointer offset while parsing over-the-air information elements in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, including Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android. The referenced commit path suggests Qualcomm WLAN host common code, but impact details are not provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on legacy Qualcomm-based Android or CAF-derived device builds that did not receive the 2018-07-05 Android/CAF security patch level. Standard enterprise servers and non-Qualcomm mobile platforms are not indicated by the sources.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The sources also do not include a CVSS score, attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction requirements, or confirmed exploitation outcomes.

Researcher notes

The public record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, impact category, or exploit status is supplied. The affected scope is broad at the CAF release level, so device-level exposure depends on OEM firmware lineage and whether the July 2018 security update was integrated.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected devices to Android security patch level 2018-07-05 or later.
  • Confirm OEM firmware incorporates the July 2018 Qualcomm CAF fix.
  • Retire unsupported Qualcomm-based devices that cannot receive vendor security updates.
  • Check vendor guidance for device-specific patches or compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Qualcomm-based Android, QRD Android, and Firefox OS for MSM devices.
  • Verify each device reports security patch level 2018-07-05 or later.
  • Map OEM firmware releases to the July 2018 Android and Code Aurora bulletins.
  • For maintained builds, confirm the referenced Qualcomm WLAN host fix is included.
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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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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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