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7.8
CWE
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CVE-2019-14021: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 06 2020(Updated: )

Possible buffer overrun when processing EFS filename and payload sent over diag interface due to lack of check for filename length and payload size received in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables in APQ8096AU, APQ8098, MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8905, MSM8909, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8996AU, MSM8998, Nicobar, QCM2150, QCS605, QM215, Rennell, SC7180, SC8180X, SDA660, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SDX20, SDX24, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SXR1130

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm APQ8096AU Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU Firmware
qualcomm APQ8098
Qualcomm 8098
Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9150 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
qualcomm mdm9640 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm 8905 Firmware
Qualcomm 8905
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
Qualcomm MSM8917
Qualcomm MSM8917 Firmware
Qualcomm 8920 Firmware
Qualcomm 8920
Qualcomm 8937 Firmware
qualcomm MSM8937 firmware
qualcomm MSM8940 firmware
Qualcomm 8940
Qualcomm 8953 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8953 Firmware
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8998
Qualcomm 8998
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm QCM2150
Qualcomm QCM2150 Firmware
Qualcomm ZZ QCS605 firmware
Qualcomm QCS605 Firmware
Qualcomm 215 Firmware
Qualcomm 215
Qualcomm Rennell
qualcomm Rennell firmware
Qualcomm SC7180P Firmware
Qualcomm SC7180
qualcomm SC8180X firmware
Qualcomm SC8180X
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
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 SDM630 firmware
qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm SD 670 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM670 Firmware
Qualcomm SD710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm SDA/SDM845 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
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 SXR1130
Qualcomm SXR1130 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-14021?

    CVE-2019-14021 has a high severity due to potential buffer overrun vulnerabilities affecting various Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-14021?

    To fix CVE-2019-14021, update the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2019-14021?

    Devices affected by CVE-2019-14021 include those using Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IoT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, and Wearables platforms.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability found in CVE-2019-14021?

    CVE-2019-14021 is a buffer overrun vulnerability caused by insufficient checks on filename lengths and payload sizes transmitted over the diagnostic interface.

  • Are all Qualcomm Snapdragon devices impacted by CVE-2019-14021?

    No, not all Qualcomm Snapdragon devices are impacted; only specific models, such as those listed in security bulletins, are affected.

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