CVE-2019-10542 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Buffer over-read vulnerability affecting various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

Understanding CVE-2019-10542

What is CVE-2019-10542?

Buffer over-read may occur when downloading corrupted firmware files with mismatched chunk lengths in Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10542

Potential security risk due to buffer over-read vulnerability
Attackers may exploit this issue to access sensitive information

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10542

Vulnerability Description

Buffer over-read issue in WLAN HOST

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music
Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 600, SD 625, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 845 / SD 850, SDX20

Exploitation Mechanism

Occurs when downloading corrupt firmware files with incorrect chunk lengths

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Qualcomm
Regularly update firmware and software

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure download processes
Conduct regular security audits

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates
Apply patches promptly to mitigate risks