CVE-2018-5879: High severity qualcomm mdm9206 vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2019
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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

Affected Software

32 affected components
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
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 427 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 427
QUALCOMM Sd 430 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 430
QUALCOMM Sd 435 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 435
QUALCOMM Sd 450 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 450
QUALCOMM Sd 625 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 625
QUALCOMM Sd 636 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 636
QUALCOMM Sd 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835
QUALCOMM Sda660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDA660
QUALCOMM Sdm630 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDM630
QUALCOMM Sdm660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDM660

Event History

Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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