CVE-2020-11128 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-11128, a vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon products allowing out-of-bound access, potentially leading to security breaches. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
This CVE involves a possible out-of-bound access vulnerability in various Qualcomm Snapdragon products, potentially leading to security issues.
Understanding CVE-2020-11128
What is CVE-2020-11128?
The vulnerability involves copying mask file content into a buffer without proper size validation in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11128
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit the out-of-bound access issue, leading to potential security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11128
Vulnerability Description
The flaw arises from improper validation of array index in Diag Services, posing a risk of out-of-bound access during file content copying.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
- Affected Versions: APQ8009, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, Bitra, Kamorta, MDM9150, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8998, QCM2150, QCS405, QCS605, QCS610, QM215, Rennell, SA515M, SA6155P, Saipan, SC8180X, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM632, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data by manipulating the buffer size during file content copying.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor official Qualcomm security bulletins for updates and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions.
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches from Qualcomm to mitigate the risk of exploitation.