CVE-2019-2255 : What You Need to Know

A user without privileged access can create a customized bitstream allowing code execution in various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

Understanding CVE-2019-2255

What is CVE-2019-2255?

An unprivileged user can craft a bitstream to execute code in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2255

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute code in a wide range of Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2255

Vulnerability Description

The issue involves creating a customized bitstream to enable code execution in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, and Wearables.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables
Versions: MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, SXR1130

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows the execution of code through a crafted bitstream in the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

Mitigation and Prevention

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 firmware and software on affected devices.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Qualcomm has released patches to mitigate the vulnerability. Stay informed through Qualcomm's security bulletins for any further updates.