CVE-2018-3592: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, added a change to check if the pointer has been reset to NULL or not, before writing to the memory pointed by the pointer.

Affected Software

43 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm Mdm9645 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Mdm9655 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655
Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 845
Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 850

Event History

Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Apr 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3592?

CVE-2018-3592 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3592?

To resolve CVE-2018-3592, users should update their Qualcomm Snapdragon devices to the latest version provided after the April 2018 security patch.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2018-3592?

CVE-2018-3592 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile and wearables including MDM9206, MDM9607, and several Snapdragon series processors.

4

Can CVE-2018-3592 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3592 could potentially be exploited remotely, making it essential for users to apply the necessary patches.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-3592?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-3592 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data and compromise device integrity.

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