CVE-2019-14052

u'Accessing an uninitialized data structure could result in partially copying of contents and thus incorrect processing' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon…

published September 8, 2020

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

⚠️ A little oversight in code can lead to big headaches! Accessing an uninitialized data structure in various Snapdragon devices could result in some pretty wild behavior — think of it as a chef confusing salt with sugar in a recipe! It's like a restaurant running out of key ingredients and having to improvise with whatever's left in the pantry — you might get a dish that’s a little off, or even downright inedible! If an attacker can access this uninitialized data, it could lead to garbled data processing or unpredictable behavior in the affected devices, potentially creating a chain reaction of failures across connected applications. This could be particularly troublesome in critical systems, where reliability is key!

Put simply

It's like a restaurant running out of key ingredients and having to improvise with whatever's left in the pantry — you might get a dish that’s a little off, or even downright inedible! This vulnerability in Snapdragon platforms arises from accessing an uninitialized data structure, allowing the system to inadvertently copy invalid or incomplete data during processing, leading to unpredictable results.

What to do

If an attacker can access this uninitialized data, it could lead to garbled data processing or unpredictable behavior in the affected devices, potentially creating a chain reaction of failures across connected applications. This could be particularly troublesome in critical systems, where reliability is key! It's crucial to patch your devices to the latest firmware to address this issue. Regular code audits can help catch these kinds of oversights before they become a problem. Ensure that all data structures are properly initialized before use! You've got this! With some diligent patching and code review, you can keep those devices running smoothly and securely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00907 · 59.5th percentile
Published
2020-09-08T09:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 SEP 09:31Z
    u'Accessing an uninitialized data structure could result in partially copying of contents and thus incorrect processing' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon…
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