CVE-2019-2290 : What You Need to Know

Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wearables by Qualcomm may encounter a camera driver issue when multiple threads attempt to open and close it simultaneously.

Understanding CVE-2019-2290

The vulnerability in the camera driver of various Qualcomm Snapdragon products can lead to the driver accessing a destroyed session data pointer due to multiple open and close operations by different threads.

What is CVE-2019-2290?

The CVE-2019-2290 vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in the camera driver of Qualcomm Snapdragon products, potentially triggered by concurrent open and close operations by multiple threads.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2290

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors to exploit the camera driver issue, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system compromise on affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2290

The following technical details outline the specifics of the CVE-2019-2290 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The camera driver in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wearables may access a destroyed session data pointer when multiple threads simultaneously attempt to open and close it.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables
Versions: MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCS605, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 650/52, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDM660, SDX20, SDX24, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is triggered when multiple threads attempt to open and close the camera driver simultaneously, causing it to access a destroyed session data pointer.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-2290, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
Monitor for any unusual camera driver behavior on affected devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.
Ensure all devices running affected Snapdragon products are updated with the latest patches.