CVE-2019-10600 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in various Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms could lead to invalid stack memory due to the misuse of a local variable in a netlink callback.

Understanding CVE-2019-10600

This CVE involves the misuse of a local variable in a netlink callback, impacting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.

What is CVE-2019-10600?

The vulnerability arises from using a local variable as an argument in the netlink callback, causing the variable to go out of scope when triggered, resulting in invalid stack memory.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10600

The vulnerability can potentially lead to invalid stack memory, which may be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt system functionality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10600

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from the misuse of a local variable in a netlink callback, leading to the variable going out of scope when triggered, resulting in invalid stack memory.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IoT, Snapdragon Industrial IoT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
Affected Versions: APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, IPQ4019, IPQ8064, IPQ8074, MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8939, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8996AU, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCA6574AU, QCA8081, QCS405, QCS605, QM215, SA6155P, SDA845, SDM429, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDX20, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability occurs when a local variable is used as an argument in the netlink callback, causing it to go out of scope when triggered, leading to invalid stack memory.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-10600 by following these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
Monitor security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm for any further instructions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update your systems with the latest security patches and firmware releases.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Qualcomm to ensure timely patching of vulnerabilities.