CVE-2018-5892 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

The Touch Pal app on Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear devices can collect user behavior data without their knowledge.

Understanding CVE-2018-5892

What is CVE-2018-5892?

The Touch Pal app has the capability to gather user behavior data on Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear devices without user consent.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5892

This vulnerability allows unauthorized collection of user behavior data, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5892

Vulnerability Description

The Touch Pal app can silently collect user behavior data on affected Qualcomm devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
Versions: MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016

Exploitation Mechanism

The Touch Pal app exploits a configuration vulnerability in Android to collect user behavior data without explicit consent.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Uninstall the Touch Pal app from affected devices.
Regularly review app permissions and restrict unnecessary access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep devices updated with the latest security patches.
Be cautious when granting app permissions and limit access to sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates from Qualcomm and apply them promptly to mitigate this vulnerability.