CVE-2018-11940: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 01 2019(Updated: )
Lack of check in length before using memcpy in WLAN function can lead to OOB access in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile in MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCS605, SD 625, SD 636, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SDX24, SXR1130
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9150 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9206 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9607 | ||
| qualcomm mdm9640 firmware | ||
| qualcomm MDM9640 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 | ||
| Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm QCS605 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm QCS605 | ||
| qualcomm SD 625 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 625 | ||
| qualcomm SD 636 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 636 | ||
| qualcomm SD 712 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 712 | ||
| qualcomm SD 710 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 710 | ||
| qualcomm SD 670 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 670 | ||
| 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 SD 855 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 855 | ||
| qualcomm SDA660 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDA660 | ||
| qualcomm SDM630 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM630 | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sdx24 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sdx24 | ||
| Qualcomm SXR1130 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SXR1130 | ||
| Android |
Remedy
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2019/04/01/april-2019-code-aurora-security-bulletin
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Reference Links
- https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2019/04/01/april-2019-code-aurora-security-bulletin
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=9d90724552bd8296e804fdbbabe5951fa47cc50e
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2019-04-01 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11940?
CVE-2018-11940 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11940?
To fix CVE-2018-11940, it is recommended to update affected Qualcomm firmware and ensure software checks for proper length before using memcpy.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11940?
CVE-2018-11940 impacts multiple devices using Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, and Mobile platforms.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11940?
CVE-2018-11940 is an out-of-bounds (OOB) access vulnerability caused by inadequate length checks in memory operations.
Can CVE-2018-11940 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-11940 can potentially be exploited remotely, depending on the application's access and the network configuration.
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