CVE-2019-10583 : Security Advisory and Response

A Use after free vulnerability affecting various Qualcomm processors.

Understanding CVE-2019-10583

What is CVE-2019-10583?

The Use after free issue occurs when camera access sensors retrieve data via direct report mode in multiple Qualcomm processors like Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, and Wearables.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10583

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the camera access sensors.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10583

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises due to improper handling of memory when camera access sensors retrieve data in the affected Qualcomm processors.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables
Affected Versions: APQ8096AU, MDM9607, MSM8909W, Nicobar, QCS605, SA6155P, SDA845, SDM429W, SDM670, SDM710, SDM845, SM6150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR1130, SXR2130

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by manipulating the camera access sensors.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Qualcomm to address the vulnerability.
Monitor Qualcomm's security bulletins for updates and advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to the latest versions.
Implement proper access controls and security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from Qualcomm to mitigate the vulnerability.