CVE-2021-1897: Medium severity Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware vulnerability
Possible Buffer Over-read due to lack of validation of boundary checks when loading splash image in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
android/kernel/lkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2021-07-05
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1897?
CVE-2021-1897 has been assigned a severity rating of medium due to potential buffer over-read vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1897?
To fix CVE-2021-1897, users should update to the latest firmware provided by Qualcomm.
What impact does CVE-2021-1897 have on affected devices?
CVE-2021-1897 can potentially lead to information disclosure by allowing unauthorized access to memory content.
Which Qualcomm products are affected by CVE-2021-1897?
CVE-2021-1897 affects multiple Qualcomm devices, including various Snapdragon models like apq8009 and apq8053.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2021-1897?
The vulnerability in CVE-2021-1897 arises from a lack of boundary validation when loading splash images.