CVE-2019-14057

Buffer Over read of codec private data while parsing an mkv file due to lack of check of buffer size before read in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute…

published February 7, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A buffer over-read is lurking in the parsing of MKV files across a ton of Snapdragon platforms. This could lead to some unexpected data exposure! 🔍 Think of it like ordering a meal at a restaurant, but the chef decides to serve you a plate without checking if they have enough ingredients. You might end up with a misbalanced dish that misses out on essential flavors—just like how this vulnerability might pull in unexpected data from beyond the intended buffer! This buffer over-read can potentially leak sensitive codec private data, which is like letting a stranger peek into your recipe book. While no active exploitation has been reported, the very idea of sensitive data slipping through unnoticed is certainly enough to raise some eyebrows!

Put simply

Think of it like ordering a meal at a restaurant, but the chef decides to serve you a plate without checking if they have enough ingredients. You might end up with a misbalanced dish that misses out on essential flavors—just like how this vulnerability might pull in unexpected data from beyond the intended buffer! CVE-2019-14057 is a vulnerability in various Snapdragon components where the lack of buffer size verification before reading codec private data can lead to a buffer over-read, exposing potentially sensitive information.

What to do

This buffer over-read can potentially leak sensitive codec private data, which is like letting a stranger peek into your recipe book. While no active exploitation has been reported, the very idea of sensitive data slipping through unnoticed is certainly enough to raise some eyebrows! To mitigate this risk, ensure that your Snapdragon devices are updated to the latest firmware where this issue has been resolved. Regularly check for updates from your device manufacturer to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities! You've got this! By keeping your firmware updated, you're helping keep your devices secure and protecting your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00876 · 58.6th percentile
Published
2020-02-07T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 FEB 05:00Z
    Buffer Over read of codec private data while parsing an mkv file due to lack of check of buffer size before read in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute…
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