Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile up to SDX20 FDAL Message use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component FDAL Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-11305. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear (Chip Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component FDAL Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

When a series of FDAL messages are sent to the modem, a Use After Free condition can occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was shared 10/26/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-11305 since 05/18/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 25 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-120497, VDB-120506, VDB-120507 and VDB-120508 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2018 🔍
10/01/2018 +136 days 🔍
10/26/2018 +24 days 🔍
10/26/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2023 +1680 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11305 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11305
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125984
SecurityTracker: 1041432

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2018 18:18
Updated: 06/03/2023 08:55
Changes: 10/27/2018 18:18 (60), 05/03/2020 16:58 (1), 06/03/2023 08:55 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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