high
8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5879

First published: Fri Jan 18 2019(Updated: )

Improper length check while processing an MQTT message can lead to heap overflow in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 835, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5879?

    CVE-2018-5879 has a high severity due to the potential for heap overflow that could allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5879?

    To fix CVE-2018-5879, update the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon firmware to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-5879?

    CVE-2018-5879 affects several Qualcomm Snapdragon models, including MDM9206, MDM9607, and SD 210/SD 212/SD 205 among others.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5879?

    CVE-2018-5879 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability caused by improper length checks while processing MQTT messages.

  • Can CVE-2018-5879 lead to data leaks?

    Yes, CVE-2018-5879 can potentially lead to data leaks and unauthorized access due to the exploitability of the heap overflow.

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