Learn about CVE-2019-2328, a buffer overflow vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, affecting various devices. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
A buffer overflow vulnerability affecting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.
Understanding CVE-2019-2328
What is CVE-2019-2328?
This vulnerability poses a risk of buffer overflow in various Snapdragon platforms, including Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, IoT, Mobile, Voice & Music, and Wearables.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2328
The vulnerability occurs when the number of channels passed exceeds the size of the channel mapping array, potentially leading to a buffer overflow.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2328
Vulnerability Description
The issue involves a buffer overflow due to an unchecked size comparison in the audio driver.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited when the number of channels passed surpasses the array's size, triggering a buffer overflow.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure all Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are updated with the latest patches to address this vulnerability.