CVE-2019-14079: High severity android vulnerability
Access to the uninitialized variable when the driver tries to unmap the dma buffer of a request which was never mapped in the first place leading to kernel failure in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables in APQ8009, APQ8053, MDM9607, MDM9640, MSM8909W, MSM8953, QCA6574AU, QCS605, SDA845, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM632, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SDX24, SM8150, SXR1130
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14079?
CVE-2019-14079 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential kernel failures.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14079?
To fix CVE-2019-14079, users should update their Qualcomm firmware to the latest patched version provided by the vendor.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-14079?
CVE-2019-14079 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, including models from Snapdragon Mobile, Automotive, and Consumer IOT categories.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-14079?
The impact of CVE-2019-14079 can result in kernel crashes due to uninitialized variable access during DMA buffer unmapping.
Is CVE-2019-14079 specific to any operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2019-14079 primarily affects devices running Android and Qualcomm firmware.