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CVE-2018-5915: Exception in Modem IP stack while processing IPv6 packet in snapdragon automobile, snapdragon mobile and…

CVE-2018-5915 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.8 and NVD lists 21 affected products, including Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication, without any user interaction. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.

Vulnerability description

Exception in Modem IP stack while processing IPv6 packet in snapdragon automobile, snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SDA660, SDX20, SXR1130

Severity breakdown

CVSS v3.0 9.8: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

  • Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
  • Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
  • Privileges required: None. No account or prior access is needed.
  • User interaction: None. No action from any user is needed.
  • Scope: Unchanged. Impact stays within the vulnerable component.
  • Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
  • Integrity impact: High. Total loss of integrity; data or system state can be fully modified.
  • Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.

Affected products

  • Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 205 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 425 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 712 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 710 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 670 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 820 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
  • Qualcomm SD 820a Firmware: all versions listed by NVD

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