VDB-125991 · CVE-2018-11850 · BID 107681

Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile up to SDX20 length memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument length as part of Parameter results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-11850. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear (Chip Software). This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument length as part of a Parameter leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Lack of check on remaining length parameter When processing scan start command will lead to buffer flow in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 625, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDX20

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was released 10/26/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at qualcomm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11850 since 06/07/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-120497, VDB-120506, VDB-120507 and VDB-120508. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/07/2018 🔍
10/01/2018 +116 days 🔍
10/26/2018 +24 days 🔍
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10/27/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2023 +1680 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: qualcomm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11850 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11850
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125991
SecurityFocus: 107681

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2018 18:22
Updated: 06/03/2023 09:08
Changes: 10/27/2018 18:22 (60), 05/03/2020 17:37 (2), 06/03/2023 09:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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