CVE-2019-2260 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-2260, a race condition vulnerability in Snapdragon processors affecting various Qualcomm products and versions. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
A race condition in Snapdragon processors may lead to a use after free vulnerability, affecting various Qualcomm products and versions.
Understanding CVE-2019-2260
What is CVE-2019-2260?
A race condition in the processing of perf-event in Snapdragon processors can result in a potential use after free situation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2260
This vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2260
Vulnerability Description
The race condition in Snapdragon processors can lead to a use after free vulnerability in multiple Qualcomm products and versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables
- Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, QCS405, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, and more
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises during the processing of perf-event, potentially allowing attackers to exploit the race condition.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm promptly
- Monitor vendor security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software on affected devices
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Qualcomm has released patches to address the vulnerability
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes