CVE-2019-14112

Potential buffer overflow while processing CBF frames due to lack of check of buffer length before copy in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon…

published April 16, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow is lurking in various Snapdragon chips! This little oversight could leave your devices vulnerable if not addressed. 🔍 Think of it like a busy restaurant kitchen that keeps accepting more orders than it can handle, leading to chaos and possible disasters in the prep area — that's how unchecked buffer lengths can spiral out of control! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could trigger a crash or even gain control of the affected system, leading to potentially devastating consequences for devices relying on affected Snapdragon technologies. With so many devices using these chips—from mobile phones to industrial IoT—this could be a recipe for disaster! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a busy restaurant kitchen that keeps accepting more orders than it can handle, leading to chaos and possible disasters in the prep area — that's how unchecked buffer lengths can spiral out of control! 🍽️ CVE-2019-14112 arises from a buffer overflow vulnerability in Snapdragon products, where there's no proper check of buffer lengths before data is copied, allowing attackers to overwrite memory and potentially execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger a crash or even gain control of the affected system, leading to potentially devastating consequences for devices relying on affected Snapdragon technologies. With so many devices using these chips—from mobile phones to industrial IoT—this could be a recipe for disaster! 🔥 To secure your devices, apply any firmware updates from manufacturers that address this vulnerability. It's also wise to audit the systems using Snapdragon technologies and ensure you're following best practices for buffer handling and input validation. Don't let this slip through the cracks! 🚀 You've got this! Stay vigilant, and with a few updates, your devices can be safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00902 · 59.3th percentile
Published
2020-04-16T10:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 10:46Z
    Potential buffer overflow while processing CBF frames due to lack of check of buffer length before copy in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon…
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