CVE-2020-11236 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-11236, a memory corruption vulnerability in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, and Mobile products, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Find mitigation steps and patch details.
A memory corruption vulnerability in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, and Mobile could result in denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-11236
What is CVE-2020-11236?
Memory corruption due to an invalid value in the non-histogram type KPI may lead to a denial of service in Qualcomm's Snapdragon products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11236
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.4, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11236
Vulnerability Description
The issue stems from improper input validation in the modem component of the affected Qualcomm products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Mobile
- Versions: CSRB31024, PM3003A, PM6150A, PM6150L, and many more
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm promptly
- Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware on affected devices
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Visit Qualcomm's security bulletins for specific patch details