CVE-2019-2255: Buffer Overflow
An unprivileged user can craft a bitstream such that the payload encoded in the bitstream gains code execution in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables in MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCS605, Qualcomm 215, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, SnapdragonHighMed2016, SXR1130
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2255?
CVE-2019-2255 is a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to craft a bitstream that gains code execution in various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices running Android.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2255?
The severity of CVE-2019-2255 is rated as critical.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-2255?
Various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices running Android are affected by CVE-2019-2255.
How can an unprivileged user exploit CVE-2019-2255?
An unprivileged user can craft a malicious bitstream that gains code execution in the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2255?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2255 in the Android Security Bulletin for May 2019 and the Qualcomm Product Security Bulletins.