CVE-2018-5877: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 5, 2018
·
Updated

In the device programmer target-side code for firehose, a string may not be properly NULL terminated can lead to a incorrect buffer size in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 600, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDX20.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Mdm9640 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9640
QUALCOMM Mdm9650 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9650
QUALCOMM Mdm9655 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9655
QUALCOMM Msm8909w Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8909W
QUALCOMM Msm8996au Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8996AU
QUALCOMM Sd 210 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 210
QUALCOMM Sd 212 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 212
QUALCOMM Sd 205 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 205
QUALCOMM Sd 600 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 600
QUALCOMM Sd 820 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820
QUALCOMM Sd 820a Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820A
QUALCOMM Sd 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835
QUALCOMM Sda660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDX20

Event History

Nov 5, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5877?

CVE-2018-5877 is a vulnerability in the device programmer target-side code for firehose, which can lead to an incorrect buffer size.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-5877?

CVE-2018-5877 affects Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210, SD 212, and SD 205.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5877?

The severity of CVE-2018-5877 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5877?

To fix CVE-2018-5877, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Qualcomm and Google.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5877?

More information about CVE-2018-5877 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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