CVE-2019-14023: Input Validation

Published Jan 6, 2020
·
Updated

String format issue will occur while processing HLOS data as there is no user input validation to ensure inputs are properly NULL terminated before string copy in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in MDM9607, Nicobar, Rennell, SA6155P, SDX55, SM6150, SM7150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR2130

Affected Software

21 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Nicobar Firmware
Qualcomm Nicobar
Qualcomm Rennell Firmware
Qualcomm Rennell
Qualcomm Sa6155p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa6155p
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

Jan 6, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Jan 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14023?

CVE-2019-14023 has a moderate severity level due to a potential string format issue affecting multiple Qualcomm products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-14023?

To mitigate CVE-2019-14023, ensure that any affected firmware is updated to the latest security release provided by Qualcomm or the device manufacturer.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14023?

CVE-2019-14023 impacts several Qualcomm firmware versions across different Snapdragon platforms including MDM9607 and Nicobar.

4

Is there any known exploit for CVE-2019-14023?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating any active exploitation of CVE-2019-14023.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-14023?

CVE-2019-14023 is primarily a string format vulnerability caused by inadequate input validation in the processing of HLOS data.

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