CVE-2018-13903:The CVE-2018-13903 is a vulnerability in Qualcomm's Snapdragon product line, including Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wearables. The vulnerability is due to a race condition in EPCO handling which could lead to a Null Pointer Dereference in Modem.

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The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-13903, affects multiple versions of Qualcomm's Snapdragon product line. The issue arises due to a race condition in EPCO handling, which could potentially lead to a Null Pointer Dereference in Modem. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the system and gain unauthorized access or cause a denial of service. The affected versions include APQ8053, MDM9205, MDM9206, MSM8909W, MSM8917, MSM8920, MSM8937, MSM8940, MSM8953, SDM450, SM8150.

Overview

The vulnerability is due to a race condition in EPCO handling in Qualcomm's Snapdragon product line. This race condition could potentially lead to a Null Pointer Dereference in Modem, which could be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or cause a denial of service. The affected products include Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wearables.

Remediation

Users are advised to update their systems to the latest versions to mitigate the vulnerability. Qualcomm has released updates to address this vulnerability. Users can obtain these updates from Qualcomm's official website or through their device manufacturer's update mechanism. It is also recommended to always monitor the system for any unusual activity and to use security best practices to protect against vulnerabilities.

References

More information about this vulnerability can be found in the official Qualcomm security bulletin: Qualcomm Security Bulletin - August 2020

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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