CVE-2019-2295 : What You Need to Know
Discover details about CVE-2019-2295, an information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms and chipsets. Learn about affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
This CVE-2019-2295 article provides details about an information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms.
Understanding CVE-2019-2295
This vulnerability arises from a lack of address range check on SysDBG buffers in the SDI code, affecting various Snapdragon platforms and chipsets.
What is CVE-2019-2295?
The lack of address range check on SysDBG buffers in the SDI code has led to information disclosure on multiple Snapdragon platforms and chipsets.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2295
The vulnerability affects a wide range of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms and chipsets, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2295
This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The lack of address range check on the SysDBG buffers in the SDI code has resulted in the disclosure of information on various Snapdragon platforms and chipsets.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Platforms: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wired Infrastructure, and Networking
- Affected Chipsets: APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, MDM9205, MSM8905, MSM8909, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, QM215, SDA660, SDA845, SDM429, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, SXR1130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited through untrusted pointer dereference in the System Debug interface.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2295 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 segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Qualcomm for the affected platforms and chipsets.