CVE-2018-11927 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Insufficient validation of user input, particularly when used as an index for an array, can result in errors on various Snapdragon platforms. This vulnerability affects multiple Qualcomm products and versions.

Understanding CVE-2018-11927

This CVE involves improper input validation leading to out-of-bounds issues during the processing of AP find events on Snapdragon platforms.

What is CVE-2018-11927?

Insufficient validation of user input as an array index
Affects various Snapdragon platforms and Qualcomm products

The Impact of CVE-2018-11927

Allows for errors during processing AP find events
Occurs due to improper validation of user input

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11927

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient validation of user input as an array index
Error occurs during processing AP find events

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music
Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 625, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDX20, SDX24, SM7150

Exploitation Mechanism

Occurs when input is not properly validated
Results in accessing invalid array indices

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-11927 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches
Implement input validation mechanisms

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for developers
Conduct code reviews to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security bulletins
Apply patches promptly to mitigate risks