CVE-2017-11088

Improper Input Validation in Linux io-prefetch in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, A SQL injection vulnerability exists in versions MSM8909W, MSM8996AU…

published July 6, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides deep in Snapdragon's mobile chips! This vulnerability affects multiple versions, and the stakes are surprisingly high. 📱 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can slip in a fake order without the chef checking the ticket—suddenly, the wrong food is being served to customers! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to manipulate the database, potentially altering or accessing sensitive information. This poses risks for applications relying on affected Snapdragon models, leading to data leaks or system integrity issues. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can slip in a fake order without the chef checking the ticket—suddenly, the wrong food is being served to customers! 🍽️ This vulnerability in the io-prefetch mechanism allows for improper input validation, paving the way for SQL injection attacks specifically in affected Snapdragon versions like MSM8909W and SD 820.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to manipulate the database, potentially altering or accessing sensitive information. This poses risks for applications relying on affected Snapdragon models, leading to data leaks or system integrity issues. Yikes! Update your Snapdragon device to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability. It's also wise to review your input validation practices to ensure all inputs are properly sanitized. 🔒 You can tackle this! Stay updated and make sure your systems are secure. You've got this! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00652 · 50.6th percentile
Published
2018-07-06T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUL 17:00Z
    Improper Input Validation in Linux io-prefetch in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear, A SQL injection vulnerability exists in versions MSM8909W, MSM8996AU…
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