high
7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-3696: Use After Free

First published: Mon Nov 02 2020(Updated: )

u'Use after free while installing new security rule in ipcrtr as old one is deleted and this rule could still be in use for checking security permission for particular process' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking in APQ8009, APQ8017, APQ8053, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, IPQ4019, IPQ6018, IPQ8064, IPQ8074, MDM9206, MDM9207C, MDM9607, MSM8905, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCA4531, QCA6574AU, QCA9531, QCM2150, QCS605, SDM429W, SDX20, SDX24

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm apq8009 firmware
Qualcomm apq8009
Qualcomm apq8017 firmware
Qualcomm apq8017
Qualcomm APQ8053 Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8053 Firmware
Qualcomm apq8096au firmware
Qualcomm apq8096au
qualcomm APQ8098 firmware
qualcomm APQ8098
Qualcomm IPQ4019
Qualcomm IPQ4019 Firmware
qualcomm ipq6018 firmware
qualcomm ipq6018
Qualcomm IPQ8064
qualcomm IPQ8064 firmware
qualcomm ipq8074 firmware
qualcomm IPQ8074
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
qualcomm MDM9207C firmware
qualcomm MDM9207C
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
qualcomm MSM8905 firmware
qualcomm MSM8905
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
qualcomm QCA4531 firmware
qualcomm QCA4531
qualcomm qca6574au firmware
qualcomm qca6574au
Qualcomm QCA9531
Qualcomm QCA9531
qualcomm QCM2150 firmware
qualcomm QCM2150
Qualcomm QCS605 firmware
Qualcomm QCS605
qualcomm SDM429W firmware
qualcomm SDM429W
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm sdx24 firmware
Qualcomm sdx24

Remedy

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/october-2020-security-bulletin

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-3696?

    CVE-2020-3696 is a vulnerability that allows for use after free while installing new security rules in ipcrtr even when the old rule is deleted.

  • Which Qualcomm products are affected by CVE-2020-3696?

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, and some firmware versions of Google Android and Qualcomm chipsets are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-3696?

    The severity of CVE-2020-3696 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-3696?

    To fix CVE-2020-3696, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Qualcomm.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3696?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-3696 in the October 2020 security bulletin published by Qualcomm.

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