CVE-2019-14039 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-14039 affecting Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables by Qualcomm. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an out of bounds read vulnerability due to incorrect boundary checks in various versions.
Understanding CVE-2019-14039
This CVE describes a buffer over-read issue in audio affecting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
What is CVE-2019-14039?
The vulnerability in Snapdragon products leads to an out of bounds read in the adm callback function due to incorrect payload boundary checks in command responses.
The Impact of CVE-2019-14039
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit the out of bounds read issue, potentially leading to unauthorized access or information disclosure.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-14039
Qualcomm's Snapdragon products are affected by this vulnerability across various versions.
Vulnerability Description
The incorrect boundary check for payload in command responses results in an out of bounds read in the adm callback function, posing a security risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
- Versions: APQ8053, APQ8098, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8905, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8953, QCS605, SDA660, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDX20, SDX24
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper boundary checks in the command response payload, leading to an out of bounds read in the adm callback function.
Mitigation and Prevention
Qualcomm recommends immediate actions and long-term security practices to address CVE-2019-14039.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to fix the vulnerability.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate similar vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Qualcomm has released patches to address the vulnerability. Ensure timely installation of these patches to secure the affected systems.