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CVE-2018-13896

First published: Mon Jun 03 2019(Updated: )

XBL_SEC image authentication and other crypto related validations are accessible to a compromised OEM XBL Loader due to missing lock at XBL_SEC stage.. in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8996AU, QCS404, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, SXR1130

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm QCS404 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS404 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS605
Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware
Qualcomm 215 Mobile Firmware
Qualcomm 215 Firmware
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm PM439
Qualcomm SDA429W Firmware
Qualcomm SD 429 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD632 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 632 firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
Qualcomm SD710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm SD 670
Qualcomm SDM670
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 8cx firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Qualcomm SXR1130
Qualcomm SXR1130 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-13896?

    CVE-2018-13896 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by a compromised OEM XBL Loader.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-13896?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-13896, update the affected Qualcomm firmware or apply patches provided by Qualcomm or your device manufacturer.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-13896?

    CVE-2018-13896 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, including the MDM9206, MDM9607, and several others across automotive, connectivity, and consumer electronics.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2018-13896?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-13896 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to execute arbitrary code within the affected device.

  • Is there public information available about CVE-2018-13896?

    Yes, further details about CVE-2018-13896 are documented in security bulletins from both Qualcomm and Android.

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