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CVE-2018-11846: Infoleak

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

The use of a non-time-constant memory comparison operation can lead to timing/side channel attacks in Snapdragon Mobile in version SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 845, SD 850

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11846?

    CVE-2018-11846 has a high severity rating due to potential exposure to timing and side channel attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11846?

    Fixing CVE-2018-11846 involves updating the firmware to a version that uses time-constant memory comparison operations.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11846?

    CVE-2018-11846 affects Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile versions including SD 210, SD 212, SD 205, SD 845, and SD 850.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2018-11846?

    The consequences of CVE-2018-11846 can include unauthorized access to sensitive information through timing attacks.

  • Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-11846?

    As of now, there is no known public exploit for CVE-2018-11846, but the vulnerability itself poses significant risks.

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