CVE-2017-18310 : What You Need to Know
Understand the impact of CVE-2017-18310 affecting Snapdragon products. Learn about the vulnerability, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your devices.
ClientEnv exposes services 0-32 to HLOS in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear versions. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Understanding CVE-2017-18310
ClientEnv vulnerability affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
What is CVE-2017-18310?
ClientEnv in Snapdragon products allows improper access control in TrustZone.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18310
This vulnerability enables unauthorized access to services, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18310
ClientEnv vulnerability details in Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Vulnerability Description
ClientEnv exposes services 0-32 to HLOS, impacting various Snapdragon versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
- Versions: MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/212/205, SD 410/12, SD 425/427/430/435/450, SD 615/16/415, SD 617/625, SD 650/52, SD 810/820/820A/835/845, SDA660, SDM429/439/630/632/636/660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical services, potentially leading to system compromise.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to secure systems and prevent exploitation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor patches promptly
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts
- Implement network segmentation
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Employee security awareness training
- Implement least privilege access controls
Patching and Updates
- Regularly update systems with the latest security patches
- Follow vendor recommendations for secure configurations