#VU42590 Input validation error in Hexagon SDK


Published: 2020-08-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42590

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Hexagon SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Hexagon DSP SDK, used by multiple phones.

Disclosed vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to install backdoors on the affected devices and perform other unauthorized actions.

The following CVEs were assigned to these issues: CVE-2020-11201, CVE-2020-11202, CVE-2020-11206, CVE-2020-11207, CVE-2020-11208 and CVE-2020-11209.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Hexagon SDK: 2.0 - 3.5.2


External links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrLJ29quZY8&feature=youtu.be


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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