CVE-2019-10557: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2019
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Updated

Out-of-bound read in the wireless driver in the Linux kernel due to lack of check of buffer length. in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8096AU, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, QCN7605, QCS605, SDA660, SDA845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDX20, SDX55, SXR1130

Affected Software

47 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware
Qualcomm Apq8009
Qualcomm Apq8017 Firmware
Qualcomm Apq8017
Qualcomm Apq8053 Firmware
Qualcomm Apq8053
Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9207c Firmware
Qualcomm Mdm9207c
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU
Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6174A
Qualcomm Qca6574au Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6574AU
Qualcomm Qca9377 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9377
Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9379
Qualcomm Qcn7605 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn7605
Qualcomm Qcs605 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS605
Qualcomm Sda660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm Sda845 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA845
Qualcomm Sdm630 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm Sdm636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636
Qualcomm Sdm660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20
Qualcomm Sdx55 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx55
Qualcomm Sxr1130 Firmware
Qualcomm SXR1130

Event History

Dec 2, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10557?

CVE-2019-10557 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds reading exposing sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-10557?

To fix CVE-2019-10557, update your affected devices to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-10557?

CVE-2019-10557 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, including models in automotive, mobile, and IoT categories.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-10557?

CVE-2019-10557 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the wireless driver of the Linux kernel.

5

Can CVE-2019-10557 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2019-10557 does not directly lead to remote code execution, but it may disclose sensitive information that could be exploited.

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