CVE-2019-10518 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-10518, a use-after-free vulnerability affecting various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices during netmgr state transition to CONNECT. Find out about impacted systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in various Snapdragon devices during netmgr state transition to CONNECT.
Understanding CVE-2019-10518
What is CVE-2019-10518?
A use-after-free vulnerability in the iWLAN scenario affects multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10518
The vulnerability occurs when a freed pointer is still accessed during netmgr state transition to CONNECT.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10518
Vulnerability Description
The use-after-free vulnerability affects a wide range of Snapdragon devices in different scenarios.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, IoT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables, Wired Infrastructure, Networking
- Versions: APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8064, APQ8096AU, and more
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises during netmgr state transition to CONNECT in the iWLAN scenario.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm
- Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
Qualcomm has released patches to address the use-after-free vulnerability in the affected Snapdragon devices.