CVE-2019-10530 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-10530, a buffer overflow vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon products. Find affected systems, versions, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon product lines due to the absence of data truncation verification on user-provided information.
Understanding CVE-2019-10530
What is CVE-2019-10530?
The CVE-2019-10530 vulnerability arises from a lack of data truncation verification on user-supplied data in the kernel, leading to a buffer overflow in various Qualcomm Snapdragon product lines.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10530
The vulnerability affects multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon product lines, including Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10530
Vulnerability Description
The absence of data truncation verification on user-provided information in the kernel results in a buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon product lines.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
- Affected Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCS405, QCS605, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 665, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SDX24
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow by providing malicious data that is not properly truncated.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
- Monitor Qualcomm's security advisories for updates and recommendations.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure coding practices to validate and sanitize user input.
- Regularly update and patch systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems and devices are updated with the latest security patches from Qualcomm.