CVE-2020-11274 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-11274, a high severity denial of service vulnerability in MODEM affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, and Mobile products. Find mitigation steps and updates.
A denial of service vulnerability in MODEM due to an assert to the invalid configuration in various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Understanding CVE-2020-11274
This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability impacting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
What is CVE-2020-11274?
The vulnerability leads to a denial of service in MODEM due to an assert to the invalid configuration in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, and Mobile products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11274
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity issue with a significant impact on availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11274
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability results in a denial of service in MODEM due to an assert to the invalid configuration in various Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile
- Affected Versions: AQT1000, CSRB31024, FSM10055, and many more (extensive list provided by Qualcomm)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-11274 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Qualcomm promptly.
- Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software on affected devices.
- Implement network security measures to mitigate potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Qualcomm.