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CVE-2018-13905: Use After Free

First published: Mon Feb 04 2019(Updated: )

KGSL syncsource lock not handled properly during syncsource cleanup can lead to use after free issue in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables in MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, QCS605, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820A, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDM439, SDM660, SDX24.

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 MSM8909W
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
Qualcomm ZZ QCS605 firmware
Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 439
Qualcomm SD 439 firmware
Qualcomm SD429 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 429 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
qualcomm sdm710 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm SDM670 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM670
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm SDX24

Remedy

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2019/02/04/february-2019-code-aurora-security-bulletin

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-13905?

    CVE-2018-13905 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to lead to use after free vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-13905?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-13905, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Qualcomm or your device manufacturer.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-13905?

    CVE-2018-13905 affects a range of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, including MDM9206, MDM9607, and various Snapdragon series.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13905?

    CVE-2018-13905 is classified as a use after free vulnerability resulting from improper handling of syncsource locks.

  • Can CVE-2018-13905 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-13905 could potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to the affected device's software.

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