CVE-2018-11996: Out-of-bounds Read

Published Nov 5, 2018
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Updated

When a malformed command is sent to the device programmer, an out-of-bounds access can occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 600, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDX20, SDX24.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Mdm9650 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9650
QUALCOMM Mdm9655 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9655
QUALCOMM Msm8909w Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8909W
QUALCOMM Msm8996au Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8996AU
QUALCOMM Sd 210 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 210
QUALCOMM Sd 212 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 212
QUALCOMM Sd 205 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 205
QUALCOMM Sd 600 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 600
QUALCOMM Sd 820 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820
QUALCOMM Sd 820a Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820A
QUALCOMM Sd 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835
QUALCOMM Sda660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDX20
QUALCOMM Sdx24 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDX24

Event History

Nov 5, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11996?

CVE-2018-11996 is a vulnerability that occurs when a malformed command is sent to the device programmer, leading to an out-of-bounds access in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11996?

The severity of CVE-2018-11996 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11996?

CVE-2018-11996 affects several software versions, including Qualcomm MDM9206 Firmware, MDM9607, MDM9650 Firmware, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 600, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDX20, and SDX24.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-11996?

To fix CVE-2018-11996, it is recommended to apply the security patches provided by Qualcomm and Google Android.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11996?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-11996 on the SecurityFocus website, Qualcomm Product Security Bulletins, and the Android Security Bulletin for November 2018.

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