CVE-2019-14043 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was detected in the Fingerprint application in various Snapdragon platforms, including Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking, in models such as Kamorta, MDM9150, MDM9205, MDM9650, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, Rennell, SA415M, SA6155P, SC7180, SC8180X, SDA660, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, and SXR2130. The vulnerability is caused by utilizing requested data without performing a length check, resulting in an out-of-bounds read issue.

Understanding CVE-2019-14043

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2019-14043 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-14043?

CVE-2019-14043 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Fingerprint application across various Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14043

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the Fingerprint application, potentially leading to information exposure issues in biometrics.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14043

Explore the technical aspects of the CVE-2019-14043 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the lack of a length check when utilizing requested data, resulting in an out-of-bounds read issue in the Fingerprint application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Qualcomm, Inc.
Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
Affected Versions: Kamorta, MDM9150, MDM9205, MDM9650, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, Rennell, SA415M, SA6155P, SC7180, SC8180X, SDA660, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by using requested data without a proper length check, allowing malicious actors to read out-of-bounds data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to address and prevent the CVE-2019-14043 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
Monitor official sources for updates and advisories regarding the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Regularly update and patch systems to mitigate potential security risks.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.
Ensure all affected systems and versions are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.