CVE-2020-11123 : Security Advisory and Response

Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, and more by Qualcomm, Inc. are affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-11123

This CVE involves a security issue in gatekeeper trustzone implementation affecting various Qualcomm products.

What is CVE-2020-11123?

The vulnerability allows bypassing the throttling mechanism in gatekeeper trustzone, potentially leading to information disclosure.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11123

The vulnerability could enable attackers to bypass the lock-screen password protection mechanism, compromising user data security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11123

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the gatekeeper trustzone implementation, where the throttling mechanism can be circumvented through standard gatekeeper operations.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, Consumer IOT, Industrial IOT, IoT, Mobile, Voice & Music, Wearables, Wired Infrastructure, and Networking
Versions: APQ8009, APQ8009W, APQ8017, and many more

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by performing standard gatekeeper operations to bypass the throttling mechanism.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-11123 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Qualcomm promptly
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems
Implement additional access controls to limit unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware on the affected devices
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Qualcomm
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation