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CVE-2018-11820

First published: Mon Feb 04 2019(Updated: )

Use of non-time constant memcmp function creates side channel that leaks information and leads to cryptographic issues in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in versions IPQ8074, MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8996AU, QCA8081, QCS605, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 650/52, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 800, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, SXR1130.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
qualcomm ipq8074 firmware
Qualcomm IPQ8074A
Qualcomm MDM9150 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm QCA8081 firmware
Qualcomm QCA8081 firmware
Qualcomm QCS605
Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm PM439
Qualcomm SDA429W Firmware
Qualcomm SD 429 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD632 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 632 firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
Qualcomm SD710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm SD 670
Qualcomm SDM670
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SD 8cx firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Qualcomm SXR1130
Qualcomm SXR1130 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11820?

    CVE-2018-11820 has been reported as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on cryptographic operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11820?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-11820, update the affected Qualcomm firmware to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2018-11820?

    CVE-2018-11820 affects several Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms including various firmware versions for Android and related devices.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11820?

    CVE-2018-11820 is a cryptographic vulnerability related to the use of a non-time constant memcmp function, leading to potential information leaks.

  • Can CVE-2018-11820 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-11820 could potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can access a vulnerable device or service.

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