CVE-2019-10596 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-10596 affecting Snapdragon products by Qualcomm. Improper access control could allow unauthorized access to address space, posing security risks. Find mitigation steps here.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure, and Networking by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an improper access control vulnerability. If access control is not correctly implemented, a signed process could infer the pid of other processes and gain unauthorized access to their address space.
Understanding CVE-2019-10596
This CVE involves an improper access control issue in KERNEL.
What is CVE-2019-10596?
This vulnerability allows a signed process to guess the pid of other processes and access their address space in various Qualcomm products.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10596
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise the security of affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10596
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from improper access control, enabling a signed process to infer the pid of other processes and access their address space.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure, and Networking
- Versions: Bitra, Nicobar, QCS605, QCS610, Rennell, SA6155P, Saipan, SC7180, SC8180X, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
If access control is not properly implemented, a signed process can infer the pid of other processes and gain unauthorized access to their address space.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-10596, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm.
- Ensure proper access control measures are in place.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update systems with the latest security patches.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address access control issues.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.