CVE-2020-11164 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-11164 affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Wearables. Find out how an improper access control issue could lead to privilege escalation.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an improper access control issue that could lead to privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2020-11164
This CVE involves a vulnerability in various Qualcomm products that could be exploited by a third-party app to escalate privileges.
What is CVE-2020-11164?
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to certain broadcasts in Perfdump, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11164
The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious third-party app to gain elevated privileges on affected Qualcomm products.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11164
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from improper access control in Android performance, enabling unauthorized access to critical broadcasts.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables
- Versions: Agatti, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, Bitra, Kamorta, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8940, Nicobar, QCA6390, QCM2150, QCS605, Rennell, SA6155P, SA8155P, Saipan, SDA660, SDM429W, SDM450, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a third-party app calling specific broadcasts in Perfdump, bypassing access controls and escalating privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-11164 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches or updates provided by Qualcomm promptly.
- Monitor for any unauthorized app behavior on affected devices.
- Restrict app permissions to minimize the risk of privilege escalation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware on Qualcomm devices.
- Implement strict access controls and permissions for apps.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm.
- Install recommended patches and updates to mitigate the CVE-2020-11164 vulnerability.