CVE-2018-5871: Weak RNG
First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )
In Snapdragon (Automobile, Mobile, Wear) in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6574AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDM429, SDM439, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, MAC address randomization performed during probe requests (for privacy reasons) is not done properly due to a flawed RNG which produces repeating output much earlier than expected.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9206 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9607 | ||
| qualcomm mdm9640 firmware | ||
| qualcomm MDM9640 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 | ||
| Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca6574au firmware | ||
| qualcomm qca6574au | ||
| Qualcomm sd210 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd210 | ||
| qualcomm sd212 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd212 | ||
| Qualcomm sd205 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd205 | ||
| qualcomm sd425 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd425 | ||
| qualcomm sd427 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd427 | ||
| qualcomm sd430 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd430 | ||
| qualcomm sd435 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd435 | ||
| Qualcomm sd450 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd450 | ||
| qualcomm sd615 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd615 | ||
| Qualcomm sd616 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd616 | ||
| qualcomm sd415 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd415 | ||
| qualcomm sd650 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd650 | ||
| qualcomm sd652 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd652 | ||
| qualcomm sd820a firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd820a | ||
| Qualcomm sd835 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd835 | ||
| Qualcomm sd845 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm sd845 | ||
| qualcomm sd850 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sd850 | ||
| qualcomm SDA660 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDA660 | ||
| qualcomm SDM429 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM429 | ||
| qualcomm SDM439 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM439 | ||
| qualcomm SDM630 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM630 | ||
| qualcomm SDM632 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM632 | ||
| qualcomm SDM636 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM636 | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SDM660 | ||
| qualcomm sdm710 firmware | ||
| qualcomm sdm710 | ||
| Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5871?
The severity of CVE-2018-5871 is high, with a severity value of 6.5.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-5871?
CVE-2018-5871 affects Snapdragon (Automobile, Mobile, Wear) in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6574AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDM429, SDM439, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710. It also affects Google Android and Qualcomm firmware versions.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5871?
To fix CVE-2018-5871, it is recommended to update to the latest firmware and security patches provided by Qualcomm and Google.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2018-5871?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2018-5871 is 338.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5871?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5871 in the following references: [1](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-09-01/#asterisk), [2](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-09-01), and [3](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-closed-source-components).
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