CVE-2018-13895 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-13895, an Android Telephony access control vulnerability in Qualcomm products. Find out affected systems, versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Qualcomm products could allow unauthorized access to phones through the RCS app.
Understanding CVE-2018-13895
This CVE identifies an improper access control issue in Android Telephony within various Qualcomm products.
What is CVE-2018-13895?
The vulnerability arises from missing permissions on content providers in the RCS app's Android manifest file, enabling unauthorized phone access.
The Impact of CVE-2018-13895
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to phones in a wide range of Qualcomm products across different sectors.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-13895
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The absence of necessary permissions on specific content providers in the Android manifest file of the RCS app results in unauthorized phone access in various Qualcomm products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables
- Affected Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 650/52, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to phones by exploiting the Android Telephony system due to missing permissions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
- Review and update Android manifest files to ensure proper permissions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update security configurations.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address access control issues.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.
- Implement patches and updates as soon as they are available.