CVE-2018-5883: Out-of-bounds Read
First published: Fri Jun 14 2019(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in WLAN driver event handlers due to improper validation of array index in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCS405, QCS605, SD 636, SD 675, SD 730, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 855, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SDX24
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm MDM9206 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware | ||
| qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm QCS405 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm QCS405 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm QCS605 | ||
| Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | ||
| Qualcomm SD 675 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | ||
| Qualcomm SD 730 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | ||
| Qualcomm SD820A Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD820A Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD835 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | ||
| Qualcomm SD855 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD855 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDA660 | ||
| Qualcomm SDA660 | ||
| Qualcomm SDM630 | ||
| Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SD660 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm SDX24 | ||
| Qualcomm SDX24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5883?
CVE-2018-5883 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5883?
To fix CVE-2018-5883, update the affected Qualcomm firmware to a version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which Qualcomm devices are affected by CVE-2018-5883?
CVE-2018-5883 affects various Qualcomm devices including MDM9206, MDM9607, and Snapdragon processors like SD 636 and SD 855.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5883?
CVE-2018-5883 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper validation of array indices in the WLAN driver.
Can CVE-2018-5883 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-5883 can be potentially exploited remotely, leading to unauthorized access or crashes.
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