CVE-2019-14080 : What You Need to Know

Snapdragon platforms by Qualcomm are susceptible to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability due to improper array index validation during SAR attribute parsing.

Understanding CVE-2019-14080

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in various Snapdragon platforms and chipsets.

What is CVE-2019-14080?

The vulnerability stems from the lack of proper verification of array index values during the parsing of the SAR attribute in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Wearables, and specific chipsets.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14080

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the out-of-bounds write issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14080

Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms and chipsets are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the absence of array index validation during SAR attribute parsing, potentially leading to an out-of-bounds write.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected platforms: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Wearables
Affected chipsets: APQ8053, APQ8096AU, Kamorta, MDM9607, MDM9640, and more

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating array index values during SAR attribute parsing, leading to unauthorized code execution or service disruption.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-14080 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 firmware and software on affected devices.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Install the latest firmware updates and security patches released by Qualcomm to mitigate the vulnerability.