CVE-2017-18280 : What You Need to Know

Snapdragon (Automobile, Mobile, Wear) by Qualcomm is affected by a vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to data through an open SPI/I2C interface.

Understanding CVE-2017-18280

This CVE involves unauthorized data access through an open interface in various Snapdragon versions.

What is CVE-2017-18280?

The vulnerability allows a second Trusted Application to access and retrieve data from an open SPI/I2C interface to a specific device in Snapdragon (Automobile, Mobile, Wear) versions.

The Impact of CVE-2017-18280

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromising the security and privacy of affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-18280

Snapdragon (Automobile, Mobile, Wear) versions are susceptible to unauthorized data access through open interfaces.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows a second Trusted Application to read data on an open SPI/I2C interface, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
Versions: MDM9607, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDM429, SDM439, SDM632, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized access is achieved by leveraging the non-exclusive access to the SPI/I2C bus.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability in Snapdragon devices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Qualcomm promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data retrieval.
Implement access controls to limit Trusted Application interactions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update device firmware to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Qualcomm may release security bulletins with patches to address this vulnerability.