CVE-2019-14093 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-14093 affecting Snapdragon Auto, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, IoT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables by Qualcomm. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an array out of bound access vulnerability due to improper input validation.
Understanding CVE-2019-14093
This CVE involves a lack of bound check on input parcels in various Qualcomm modules, potentially leading to array out of bound access issues in the display module.
What is CVE-2019-14093?
The vulnerability arises from the improper validation of array indexes in the display module of Qualcomm products.
The Impact of CVE-2019-14093
The lack of proper input validation can allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability, leading to array out of bound access issues in the display module.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-14093
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability results from the lack of bound check on input parcels received in various Qualcomm modules, potentially causing array out of bound access issues in the display module.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
- Versions: APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8996, MSM8996AU, QCM2150, QCS405, QCS605, QM215, SDA660, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDX20
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to trigger array out of bound access issues in the display module.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-14093 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Qualcomm products to the latest firmware versions.
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms in software development processes.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Qualcomm.