CVE-2019-10621: Use After Free

Published Apr 16, 2020
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Updated

Use after free issue when MAP and UNMAP calls at same time as data structure used my MAP may be freed by UNMAP function in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in Nicobar, QCS405, Rennell, Saipan, SC8180X, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR2130

Affected Software

22 affected components
Qualcomm Nicobar Firmware
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS405
Qualcomm Rennell Firmware
Qualcomm Rennell
Qualcomm Saipan Firmware
Qualcomm Saipan
Qualcomm Sc8180x Firmware
Qualcomm Sc8180x
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 Sxr2130 Firmware
Qualcomm Sxr2130

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10621?

CVE-2019-10621 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-10621?

To fix CVE-2019-10621, update the vulnerable Qualcomm firmware to the latest version provided by Qualcomm.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-10621?

CVE-2019-10621 affects devices using Qualcomm firmware such as Nicobar, QCS405, and various Snapdragon models.

4

What is a use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2019-10621?

A use-after-free vulnerability occurs when memory that has already been freed is accessed, potentially leading to code execution or crashing applications.

5

Can CVE-2019-10621 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-10621 could potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can control the MAP and UNMAP calls in the affected systems.

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