CVE-2020-11220 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-11220 affecting Qualcomm's Snapdragon products. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps to secure your devices.
Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure, and Networking by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by a time-of-check time-of-use race condition in storage.
Understanding CVE-2020-11220
What is CVE-2020-11220?
While processing storage SCM commands, there is a vulnerability where a pointer used could be invalid at a specific time during execution in Qualcomm's Snapdragon products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11220
This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by attackers to manipulate the system during storage SCM command execution.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11220
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises due to a time-of-check time-of-use race condition in storage, allowing for potential exploitation during SCM command execution.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure, and Networking
- Versions: AQT1000, AR8035, PM4125, PM4250, and many more
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the pointer used during storage SCM command execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm promptly
- Monitor security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware
- Implement secure coding practices
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from Qualcomm