CVE-2018-11870: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 29, 2018
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Updated

Buffer overwrite can occur when the legacy rates count received from the host is not checked against the maximum number of legacy rates in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA4531, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9378, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 600, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDX20.

Affected Software

61 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU
Qualcomm Qca4531 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA4531
Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6174A
Qualcomm Qca6574au Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6574AU
Qualcomm Qca6584 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6584
Qualcomm Qca6584au Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6584AU
Qualcomm Qca9377 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9377
Qualcomm Qca9378 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9378
Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9379
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 600 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 600
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 810 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 810
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 845
Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 850
Qualcomm Sda660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20

Event History

Oct 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11870?

CVE-2018-11870 is a vulnerability that allows buffer overwrite when the legacy rates count received from the host is not checked against the maximum number of legacy rates.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-11870?

Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, and Google Android are affected by CVE-2018-11870.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11870?

CVE-2018-11870 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-11870?

To fix CVE-2018-11870, update to the latest firmware or software version provided by Qualcomm or Google, depending on the affected product.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11870?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-11870 in the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107681), [Qualcomm Product Security Bulletins](https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins), and [Android Security Bulletin](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2019-04-01/#asterisk).

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