In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 14 products from qualcomm, from qualcomm, from qualcomm and 11 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-04-18T14:29:11.573
2024-11-21T02:44:01.170
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
10.0
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | qualcomm | mdm9640_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | mdm9640 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | sdm630_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | sdm630 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | mdm9650_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | mdm9650 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | msm8976_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | msm8976 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | msm8937_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | msm8937 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | sdm845_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | sdm845 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | msm8976_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | msm8976 | - | No |
| Operating System | qualcomm | msm8952_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | qualcomm | msm8952 | - | No |
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