CVE-2018-13886

Unchecked OTA field in GNSS XTRA3 lead to integer overflow and then buffer overflow in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics…

published May 24, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unchecked OTA field can lead to integer overflow and buffer overflow in a wide range of Snapdragon devices. It's a recipe for disaster waiting to happen! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery truck that overestimates the capacity of its cargo space. If the driver loads too much, everything spills out and chaos ensues! With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code on affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system crashes. It's like a rogue delivery driver causing havoc in your neighborhood!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery truck that overestimates the capacity of its cargo space. If the driver loads too much, everything spills out and chaos ensues! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of an OTA field in the GNSS XTRA3, allowing integer overflow and subsequent buffer overflow in various Snapdragon products. The result? An attacker can manipulate device behavior and gain control over critical functions.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code on affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system crashes. It's like a rogue delivery driver causing havoc in your neighborhood! It's essential to ensure you're using the latest firmware updates that address this issue. Additionally, review device configurations and implement strict input validation to prevent such overflows. Stay proactive! You've got this! With a few updates and precautions, you'll keep your devices safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01112 · 65.7th percentile
Published
2019-05-24T16:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAY 16:44Z
    Unchecked OTA field in GNSS XTRA3 lead to integer overflow and then buffer overflow in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics…
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