CVE-2020-11135 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-11135, a reachable assertion vulnerability in Snapdragon Auto, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, and Mobile by Qualcomm. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by a reachable assertion vulnerability when wrong data size is returned by the parser for APE clips.
Understanding CVE-2020-11135
This CVE involves a specific vulnerability affecting various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
What is CVE-2020-11135?
The vulnerability in CVE-2020-11135 pertains to a reachable assertion issue that occurs when incorrect data size is provided by the parser for APE clips in Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11135
The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the system by triggering the reachable assertion issue in the audio component of the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11135
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves a reachable assertion issue in the audio component of Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, and Snapdragon Mobile devices when incorrect data size is returned by the parser for APE clips.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile
- Versions: APQ8098, Kamorta, MSM8917, MSM8953, Nicobar, QCM2150, QCS605, QM215, Rennell, SA6155P, SA8155P, Saipan, SDM429, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by providing incorrect data size to the parser for APE clips, triggering the reachable assertion issue in the audio component of the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-11135, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to fix the vulnerability.
- Regularly update the affected devices with the latest security patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of the devices.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.
- Ensure timely application of patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities.