CVE-2017-18323 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-18323 affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, leading to cryptographic key material leakage in Snapdragon Automobile, Mobile, and Wear, potentially compromising device security.
CVE-2017-18323 was published on January 3, 2019, by Qualcomm, Inc. The vulnerability affects Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear platforms due to a leakage of cryptographic key material in various versions.
Understanding CVE-2017-18323
This CVE identifies a key management error in modems that has led to the leakage of cryptographic key material in specific Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.
What is CVE-2017-18323?
TDSCDMA RRC debug messages in multiple versions of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms have experienced a leakage of cryptographic key material, impacting the security of Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18323
The vulnerability exposes sensitive cryptographic key material, potentially leading to unauthorized access and security breaches on affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18323
Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are affected by this vulnerability, with specific details as follows:
Vulnerability Description
Cryptographic key material has been leaked in TDSCDMA RRC debug messages in various versions of Snapdragon platforms, compromising security.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
- Vendor: Qualcomm, Inc.
- Versions: MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDA660, SDX20, SXR1130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited through the leakage of cryptographic key material in TDSCDMA RRC debug messages, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-18323, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to patched versions provided by Qualcomm.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the devices.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong encryption protocols to safeguard sensitive data.
- Regularly update firmware and software to mitigate future vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates released by Qualcomm to fix the cryptographic key material leakage vulnerability.