CVE-2018-11871: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 29 2018(Updated: )
Buffer overwrite can happen in WLAN function while processing set pdev parameter command due to lack of input validation in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version IPQ4019, IPQ8064, IPQ8074, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6564, QCA6574, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9378, QCA9379, QCA9531, QCA9558, QCA9563, QCA9880, QCA9886, QCA9980, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 600, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, SDX20, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm IPQ4019 | ||
| Qualcomm IPQ4019 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm IPQ8064 | ||
| qualcomm IPQ8064 firmware | ||
| qualcomm ipq8074 firmware | ||
| qualcomm IPQ8074 | ||
| 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 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm qca6174a firmware | ||
| Qualcomm qca6174a | ||
| Qualcomm qca6564 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm qca6564 | ||
| qualcomm qca6574 firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca6574 | ||
| 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 QCA9531 | ||
| Qualcomm QCA9531 | ||
| qualcomm qca9558 Firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca9558 | ||
| qualcomm qca9563 firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca9563 | ||
| qualcomm qca9880 firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca9880 | ||
| qualcomm QCA9886 firmware | ||
| qualcomm QCA9886 | ||
| qualcomm qca9980 firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca9980 | ||
| 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 427 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD 427 | ||
| Qualcomm SD 430 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD 430 | ||
| Qualcomm SD 435 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD 435 | ||
| Qualcomm SD 450 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD 450 | ||
| 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 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 SDM630 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM630 | ||
| qualcomm SDM632 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM632 | ||
| qualcomm SDM636 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM636 | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 | ||
| qualcomm sdm710 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sdm710 | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016 | ||
| Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11871?
CVE-2018-11871 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for buffer overwrite in vulnerable devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11871?
To fix CVE-2018-11871, update the firmware of your affected Qualcomm hardware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11871?
CVE-2018-11871 affects a range of Qualcomm devices including Snapdragon Automotive and Mobile platforms like IPQ4019, IPQ8064, and MDM series.
Can CVE-2018-11871 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2018-11871 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely due to the buffer overwrite vulnerability.
Is CVE-2018-11871 limited to Android devices only?
No, while CVE-2018-11871 affects some Android devices, it also impacts other platforms using Qualcomm chipsets.
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