CVE-2019-14054: High severity android vulnerability

Published May 4, 2020
·
Updated

Improper permissions in XBLSEC region enable user to update XBLSEC code and data and divert the RAM dump path to normal cold boot path in Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in Kamorta, MSM8998, QCS404, QCS605, SDA660, SDA845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDM850, SM8150, SXR1130, SXR2130

Affected Software

33 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Kamorta Firmware
Qualcomm Kamorta
Qualcomm Msm8998 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8998
Qualcomm Qcs404 Firmware
Qualcomm QCS404
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 Sdm670 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM670
Qualcomm Sdm710 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM710
Qualcomm Sdm845 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM845
Qualcomm Sdm850 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM850
Qualcomm Sm8150 Firmware
Qualcomm SM8150
Qualcomm Sxr1130 Firmware
Qualcomm SXR1130
Qualcomm Sxr2130 Firmware
Qualcomm Sxr2130

Event History

May 4, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jun 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14054?

The severity of CVE-2019-14054 is classified as high due to improper permissions that can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-14054?

To fix CVE-2019-14054, update the affected Qualcomm firmware to the latest version provided by Qualcomm.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-14054?

CVE-2019-14054 affects several Qualcomm products, including the Kamorta, MSM8998, and various Snapdragon firmware versions.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2019-14054 facilitate?

CVE-2019-14054 can facilitate attacks that allow an attacker to exploit improper permissions to update code and potentially access sensitive RAM dumps.

5

Is CVE-2019-14054 a hardware or software vulnerability?

CVE-2019-14054 is classified as a software vulnerability resulting from firmware design flaws in Qualcomm devices.

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