CVE-2019-2305 : What You Need to Know

An out of bound access vulnerability can occur in various Snapdragon platforms and chipsets when the reason code is extracted from frame data without validating the frame length.

Understanding CVE-2019-2305

An out of bound access vulnerability affecting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms and chipsets.

What is CVE-2019-2305?

Vulnerability in Snapdragon platforms and chipsets due to improper validation of frame length

The Impact of CVE-2019-2305

Allows for unauthorized access to sensitive data
Potential for system crashes or control over the affected device

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2305

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Out of bound access vulnerability in Snapdragon platforms and chipsets

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music
Versions: MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, QCS405, QCS605, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 665, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SDX24

Exploitation Mechanism

Extraction of reason code from frame data without proper validation

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Qualcomm
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual system behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to the latest versions
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches