CVE-2020-11172 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-11172, a stack overflow vulnerability in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking. Find out the impacted versions and mitigation steps.
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking affecting multiple versions.
Understanding CVE-2020-11172
What is CVE-2020-11172?
The vulnerability involves a stack overflow caused by fscanf reading a string from a file and storing it in statically allocated stack memory in Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11172
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the system, leading to a denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11172
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from a buffer copy without checking the size of input in WLAN, posing a security risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
- Versions: IPQ4019, IPQ6018, IPQ8064, IPQ8074, QCA9531, QCA9980
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file to trigger the stack overflow, potentially gaining unauthorized access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
- Regularly update and patch systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from Qualcomm to mitigate the risk of exploitation.