Learn about CVE-2020-11205, an integer overflow vulnerability impacting Snapdragon Auto, Compute, and Mobile products by Qualcomm. Find out the affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Mobile by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a heap overflow. This CVE has a significant impact on various versions of the mentioned products.
Understanding CVE-2020-11205
This CVE identifies an integer overflow issue in Bluetooth SOC that can result in a heap overflow due to inadequate packet length verification.
What is CVE-2020-11205?
The vulnerability stems from a lack of checking the length of packets received during command processing in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, and Snapdragon Mobile devices.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11205
The vulnerability can be exploited to trigger a heap overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11205
This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue involves an integer overflow that can escalate to a heap overflow during command processing, posing a security risk in affected Qualcomm products.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets with manipulated lengths, triggering the overflow condition.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-11205 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates