CVE-2019-10535 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-10535, an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music by Qualcomm, Inc. affecting multiple versions. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the WLAN function.
Understanding CVE-2019-10535
This CVE involves improper validation for loop variables received from firmware, potentially leading to out-of-bounds access in the WLAN function.
What is CVE-2019-10535?
The vulnerability in Snapdragon products can be exploited if the validation for the loop variable received from the firmware is not correctly performed during iteration.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10535
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10535
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The WLAN function in various Snapdragon products is susceptible to out-of-bounds access due to improper validation of loop variables received from firmware during iteration.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music
- Versions: APQ8053, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, MDM9640, MSM8996AU, MSM8998, QCA6574AU, QCN7605, QCS405, QCS605, SDA845, SDM845, SDX20
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating loop variables received from firmware to gain unauthorized access to system memory.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10535 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches and updates provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor official sources for security advisories and follow best practices for secure device configuration.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software to mitigate potential security risks.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Patching and Updates
- Qualcomm has released patches to fix the vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches.