CVE-2019-10556: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 16, 2020
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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

Affected Software

62 affected components
Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware
Qualcomm Apq8009
Qualcomm Apq8053 Firmware
Qualcomm Apq8053
Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU
Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Msm8917 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8917
Qualcomm Msm8953 Firmware
Qualcomm Msm8953
Qualcomm Nicobar Firmware
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm Qcn7605 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn7605
Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS405
Qualcomm Qcs605 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS605
Qualcomm Qm215 Firmware
Qualcomm Qm215
Qualcomm Rennell Firmware
Qualcomm Rennell
Qualcomm Saipan Firmware
Qualcomm Saipan
Qualcomm Sc8180x Firmware
Qualcomm Sc8180x
Qualcomm Sda845 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA845
Qualcomm Sdm429 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdm429
Qualcomm Sdm429w Firmware
Qualcomm Sdm429w
Qualcomm Sdm439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM439
Qualcomm Sdm450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm Sdm632 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdm632
Qualcomm Sdm670 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM670
Qualcomm Sdm710 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM710
Qualcomm Sdm845 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM845
Qualcomm Sdx24 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX24
Qualcomm Sdx55 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx55
Qualcomm Sm6150 Firmware
Qualcomm SM6150
Qualcomm Sm7150 Firmware
Qualcomm SM7150
Qualcomm Sm8150 Firmware
Qualcomm SM8150
Qualcomm Sm8250 Firmware
Qualcomm SM8250
Qualcomm Sxr1130 Firmware
Qualcomm SXR1130
Qualcomm Sxr2130 Firmware
Qualcomm Sxr2130

Event History

Apr 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

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

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10556?

The severity of CVE-2019-10556 is high.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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