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7.8
CWE
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CVE-2019-10556: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 16 2020(Updated: )

Missing length check before copying the data from kernel space to userspace through the copy function can lead to buffer overflow in some cases in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables in APQ8009, APQ8053, APQ8096AU, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8953, Nicobar, QCN7605, QCS405, QCS605, QM215, Rennell, Saipan, SC8180X, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM632, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm APQ8009W Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8009W
qualcomm apq8053-ac firmware
Qualcomm APQ8053 Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
Qualcomm MSM8917
Qualcomm MSM8917 Firmware
Qualcomm 8953 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8953 Firmware
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm QCN7605 Firmware
Qualcomm QCN7605 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS405 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS405 Firmware
Qualcomm ZZ QCS605 firmware
Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware
Qualcomm 215 Firmware
Qualcomm 215
Qualcomm Rennell
qualcomm Rennell firmware
Qualcomm Saipan Firmware
Qualcomm Saipan Firmware
qualcomm SC8180X firmware
Qualcomm SC8180X
Qualcomm SD845 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm SDM429W
Qualcomm SD429
Qualcomm SDM429W
qualcomm SDM429W firmware
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SD 670 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM670 Firmware
Qualcomm SD710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm SDA/SDM845 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm SDX55M Firmware
Qualcomm SDX55 Firmware
qualcomm SM6150P firmware
Qualcomm SM6150P
qualcomm SM7150 firmware
qualcomm SM7150 firmware
Qualcomm SM8150P Firmware
Qualcomm SM8150 Fusion
Qualcomm SM8250
Qualcomm qsm8250
Qualcomm SXR1130
Qualcomm SXR1130 Firmware
qualcomm SXR2130P firmware
Qualcomm SXR2130

Remedy

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/april-2020-bulletin

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-10556.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-10556?

    The severity of CVE-2019-10556 is high.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-10556?

    The software affected by CVE-2019-10556 includes Qualcomm Apq8009, Google Android, Qualcomm Msm8917, Qualcomm SDM450, and more.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker by copying data from kernel space to userspace without performing a length check, leading to buffer overflow.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-10556?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2019-10556 is available. Please refer to the official reference link provided for more information.

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