Vulnerability Description
While processing modem SSR after IMS is registered, the IMS data daemon is restarted but the ipc_dataHandle is no longer available. Consequently, the DPL thread frees the internal memory for dataDHandle but the local variable pointer is not updated which can lead to a Use After Free condition in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Msm8909W Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Msm8909W | - |
| Qualcomm | Msm8996Au Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Msm8996Au | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 210 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 210 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 212 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 212 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 205 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 205 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 450 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 450 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 615 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 615 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 616 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 616 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 415 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 415 | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 625 Firmware | - |
| Qualcomm | Sd 625 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5891?
CVE-2018-5891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). While processing modem SSR after IMS is registered, the IMS data daemon is restarted but the ipc_dataHandle is no longer available. Consequently, the DPL thread frees the internal memory for dataDHand...
How severe is CVE-2018-5891?
CVE-2018-5891 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Msm8909W Firmware, Qualcomm Msm8909W, Qualcomm Msm8996Au Firmware, Qualcomm Msm8996Au, Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware.