CVE-2019-14132

Buffer over-write when this 0-byte buffer is typecasted to some other structure and hence memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT…

published April 16, 2020

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

⚠️ A buffer over-write sneaks into Snapdragon devices, causing potential chaos with memory corruption! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter misplacing orders in a busy restaurant; instead of delivering the right dish, they mix up the ingredients and create a culinary disaster! This vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior in affected devices, potentially crashing services or allowing an attacker to manipulate memory. If exploited, it could compromise device functionality and even open doors for further malicious activities.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter misplacing orders in a busy restaurant; instead of delivering the right dish, they mix up the ingredients and create a culinary disaster! CVE-2019-14132 involves a buffer over-write due to a 0-byte buffer being typecasted to another structure, which can result in memory corruption in various Snapdragon chipsets including QCS605, SA6155P, and SM8150.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior in affected devices, potentially crashing services or allowing an attacker to manipulate memory. If exploited, it could compromise device functionality and even open doors for further malicious activities. If you're using affected Snapdragon components, keep an eye on updates from Qualcomm. Ensure you patch your systems as soon as a fix is released to prevent any potential exploitation. Regularly audit your applications for vulnerabilities to stay ahead! You've got this! With vigilance and timely updates, you'll keep your devices safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00907 · 59.5th percentile
Published
2020-04-16T10:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 10:46Z
    Buffer over-write when this 0-byte buffer is typecasted to some other structure and hence memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Consumer IOT…
    cvelistv5