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CVE-2018-13918: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 04 2019(Updated: )

kernel could return a received message length higher than expected, which leads to buffer overflow in a subsequent operation and stops normal operation in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables, in MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 425, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 625, SD 632, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SDM439, SDX24, SM7150

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware
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 215 Firmware
Qualcomm 215
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 439
Qualcomm SD 439 firmware
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 SD 675 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
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 SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
Qualcomm SD855 Firmware
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm SDX24
qualcomm SM7150 firmware
qualcomm SM7150 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-13918?

    CVE-2018-13918 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-13918?

    To fix CVE-2018-13918, users should update their Qualcomm firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2018-13918?

    CVE-2018-13918 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, including Snapdragon Auto, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Mobile, and Wearable devices.

  • Can CVE-2018-13918 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2018-13918 could potentially lead to data breaches if exploited, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-13918?

    Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2018-13918; updating the firmware is the recommended mitigation.

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