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CVE-2018-3591

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, the default build configuration of deviceprogrammer in BOOT.BF.3.0 enables the flag SKIP_SECBOOT_CHECK_NOT_RECOMMENDED_BY_QUALCOMM which will open up the peek and poke commands to any memory location on the target.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-3591?

    CVE-2018-3591 has a severity rating defined as critical, impacting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-3591?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-3591, update your device to the latest firmware or security patch level released after April 5, 2018.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-3591?

    CVE-2018-3591 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear devices, including models like MDM9206, MDM9607, and more.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3591?

    CVE-2018-3591 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-3591?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2018-3591; the best solution is to apply the latest updates from the device manufacturer.

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