CVE-2019-14002 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-14002 involving unauthorized access to call status in Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Mobile, and Wearables due to improper permission handling. Find mitigation steps and patch details.
Unauthorized access to call status in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products can occur due to improper permission handling.
Understanding CVE-2019-14002
This CVE involves unauthorized access to call status in various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
What is CVE-2019-14002?
APKs can bind to CallEnhancementService without proper permission, leading to unauthorized access to call status in Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Mobile, and Wearables.
The Impact of CVE-2019-14002
Unauthorized access to call status can compromise user privacy and potentially lead to misuse of call-related information.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-14002
This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
APKs binding to CallEnhancementService without proper permission can result in unauthorized access to call status in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Mobile, Wearables
- Versions: APQ8053, APQ8096AU, APQ8098, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, MSM8996AU, Nicobar, QCA6574AU, QCS605, QM215, SA6155P, SDA660, SDM429, SDM429W, SDM439, SDM450, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM845, SM6150, SM8150, SM8250, SXR2130
Exploitation Mechanism
APKs exploiting the improper permission handling can bind to CallEnhancementService, gaining unauthorized access to call status.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-14002 with these strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches promptly to affected Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.
- Monitor and restrict permissions for applications binding to CallEnhancementService.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Implement strict permission controls for system services to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Refer to Qualcomm's security bulletin for January 2020 for specific patch details.