CVE-2019-10493

Position determination accuracy may be degraded due to wrongly decoded information in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon…

published December 12, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A glitch in decoding could send your position estimates spinning! This issue affects a whole range of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices. 🔥 Think of it like receiving a confusing delivery address that leads the driver to the wrong location—your GPS might just end up leading you astray! If this vulnerability remains unaddressed, it could result in inaccurate positioning data across a myriad of devices—from wearables to industrial IoT. This could affect everything from navigation to health monitoring, causing some serious headaches for users relying on precise location info.

Put simply

Think of it like receiving a confusing delivery address that leads the driver to the wrong location—your GPS might just end up leading you astray! The vulnerability stems from improperly decoded information in Snapdragon platforms, which may degrade the accuracy of position determination functionality. This affects devices across various Snapdragon categories, including automotive, consumer IoT, and mobile devices.

What to do

If this vulnerability remains unaddressed, it could result in inaccurate positioning data across a myriad of devices—from wearables to industrial IoT. This could affect everything from navigation to health monitoring, causing some serious headaches for users relying on precise location info. While there’s no known exploit yet, it’s wise to keep an eye on updates from Qualcomm. Regularly check for patches or firmware updates for affected devices, and apply them promptly when available to ensure accuracy and reliability. You've got this! Stay vigilant and your devices will be back on track in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00907 · 59.5th percentile
Published
2019-12-12T08:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 08:30Z
    Position determination accuracy may be degraded due to wrongly decoded information in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon…
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