CVE-2019-10629 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-10629 affecting Snapdragon devices by Qualcomm. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Snapdragon devices by Qualcomm are affected by a vulnerability that could allow a user process to corrupt the kernel virtual page through a carefully crafted page passed via an API.
Understanding CVE-2019-10629
This CVE identifies an improper validation of array index in the kernel of various Snapdragon devices.
What is CVE-2019-10629?
The vulnerability in the kernel virtual page of Snapdragon devices could be exploited by passing a specifically crafted page through the API, potentially leading to corruption.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10629
The vulnerability could allow a user process to corrupt the kernel virtual page, posing a security risk to affected Snapdragon devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10629
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The kernel virtual page in Snapdragon devices is susceptible to corruption if a carefully crafted page is passed through the API.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wired Infrastructure and Networking
- Versions: Bitra, IPQ6018, IPQ8074, MDM9205, Nicobar, QCA8081, QCN7605, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, QCS610, Rennell, SA415M, SA6155P, Saipan, SC7180, SC8180X, SDA845, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SDX20, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by passing a carefully crafted page through the API, potentially corrupting the kernel virtual page.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-10629 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
- Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Snapdragon devices to mitigate security risks.
- Implement secure coding practices and conduct security assessments.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected Snapdragon devices are updated with the latest patches from Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.