Buffer Overflow in Qualcomm Snapdragon Products Due to Integer Underflow
CVE-2017-18278

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Status
Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2019

What is CVE-2017-18278?

A vulnerability exists in Qualcomm's Snapdragon products that could allow an integer underflow due to insufficient validation of data length. When the data length received from the font_mgr_qsee_request_service exceeds the segment header's minimum value, it may lead to a buffer overflow. This could allow attackers to manipulate system memory, potentially leading to unauthorized access or denial of service. Key affected products include various Snapdragon versions across mobile and automotive platforms.

Affected Version(s)

Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear MDM9206

Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear MDM9607

Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear MDM9650

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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