8.4
CWE
269
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5884

First published: Mon Jun 04 2018(Updated: )

Improper Access Control in Multimedia in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, Non-standard applications without permission may acquire permission of Qualcomm-specific proprietary intents.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5884?

    CVE-2018-5884 is classified with a moderate severity level due to improper access control in multimedia applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5884?

    To remediate CVE-2018-5884, update the affected Qualcomm firmware or install security patches provided by the device manufacturer.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-5884?

    CVE-2018-5884 affects various Snapdragon mobile and wear devices, particularly those running specific Qualcomm firmware versions.

  • What exploit does CVE-2018-5884 enable?

    CVE-2018-5884 allows non-standard applications to gain unauthorized access to Qualcomm-specific proprietary intents.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-5884?

    There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2018-5884; updating the firmware is the recommended solution.

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