CVE-2018-5839

moderate-risk

Published 2019-02-25

Improperly configured memory protection allows read/write access to modem image from HLOS kernel in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile in versions MDM9150, MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8996AU, QCS605, SD 636, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SXR1130.

Do I need to act?

0.08% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.1/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Snapdragon Auto Firmware

Snapdragon Compute Firmware

Snapdragon Consumer Internet Of Things Firmware

Snapdragon Industrial Internet Of Things Firmware

Mdm9150 Firmware

Mdm9615 Firmware

Mdm9625 Firmware

Mdm9635M Firmware

Mdm9640 Firmware

Mdm9650 Firmware

Mdm9655 Firmware

Msm8996Au Firmware

Qcs605 Firmware

Sd 636 Firmware

Sd 675 Firmware

Sd 712 Firmware

Sd 710 Firmware

Sd 670 Firmware

Sd 820 Firmware

Sd 820A Firmware

Affected Vendors

Qualcomm

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106845

Vendor Advisory https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106845

Vendor Advisory https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins

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moderate-risk

Severity 22/34 · High

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 22/34 · High