CVE-2018-3590 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of CVE-2018-3590, a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear devices.

Understanding CVE-2018-3590

What is CVE-2018-3590?

CVE-2018-3590 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can occur in the RIL module of Android devices running on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3590

This vulnerability can lead to a Use After Free condition when handling requests from the Android operating system, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3590

Vulnerability Description

The Use After Free vulnerability in the RIL module of Android devices using specific Qualcomm Snapdragon processors can be exploited by attackers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
Vendor: Qualcomm, Inc.
Versions: MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises if devices have not been updated with the security patch released on or before 2018-04-05.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch released on or before 2018-04-05 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Regularly update devices with the latest security patches to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to reduce the likelihood of similar vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential security issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to protect devices from known vulnerabilities.