CVE-2018-11998: Race Condition

Published Jan 18, 2019
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Updated

While processing a packet decode request in MQTT, Race condition can occur leading to an out-of-bounds access in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 427, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 835, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SnapdragonHighMed2016

Affected Software

30 affected components
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm Sd 427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427
Qualcomm Sd 435 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 435
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 636
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sda660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm Sdm630 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm Sdm660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM660
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016

Event History

Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11998?

CVE-2018-11998 has been classified with a high severity score due to its potential for causing out-of-bounds memory access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11998?

To fix CVE-2018-11998, ensure that your Qualcomm device firmware is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11998?

CVE-2018-11998 affects several Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear devices including MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 210, SD 212, SD 205, SD 427, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 835, SDA660, SDM630, and SDM660.

4

Is CVE-2018-11998 a remote exploit?

CVE-2018-11998 can potentially be exploited remotely due to the nature of the race condition in packet decoding.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2018-11998?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-11998 could lead to unpredictable behavior or crashes in affected devices, possibly enabling unauthorized access.

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