CVE-2019-10533 : Security Advisory and Response

Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an out-of-bounds access vulnerability due to improper array index validation.

Understanding CVE-2019-10533

This CVE involves the corruption of the index table entry in various Qualcomm products, leading to out-of-bounds access.

What is CVE-2019-10533?

The vulnerability in Snapdragon products occurs when an array index is not properly validated, resulting in out-of-bounds access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10533

The improper validation of array index in video processing can allow attackers to corrupt index table entries, potentially leading to security breaches and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10533

Qualcomm products are affected by this vulnerability, impacting various versions.

Vulnerability Description

The corruption of the index table entry in Snapdragon products occurs due to improper array index validation, resulting in out-of-bounds access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
Affected versions: MDM9206, MDM9607, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCA6574AU, QCS405, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 600, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 665, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating the array index validation, allowing attackers to access data beyond the bounds of the array.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-10533, immediate steps and long-term security practices are essential.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Qualcomm promptly.
Monitor security bulletins and advisories for any new information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to validate array indexes properly.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Qualcomm may release patches to address the vulnerability, and users should ensure timely installation to mitigate the risk of exploitation.