CVE-2020-11160 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-11160, a resource leakage problem during dci client registration in Qualcomm Snapdragon products, leading to potential denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and patching recommendations.
A resource leakage issue during dci client registration in various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Understanding CVE-2020-11160
What is CVE-2020-11160?
This CVE describes a resource leakage problem that occurs during dci client registration in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon product lines.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11160
The vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service (DoS) attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11160
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises due to the failure to decrement the reference count if dci client registration fails in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
- Versions: APQ8096AU, AQT1000, AR8031, AR8035, and many more
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to exhaust system resources and potentially disrupt services.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm promptly
- Monitor system resources for any unusual activity
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches released by Qualcomm to mitigate the vulnerability.