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CVE-2020-11148

6.7 · MEDIUM

Use after free issue in HIDL while using callback to post event in Rx thread when internal mutex is not acquired and meantime close is triggered and callback instance is deleted in Snapdragon Auto,…

Published Jan 21, 2021CWE-416EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2020-11148 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Use after free issue in HIDL while using callback to post event in Rx thread when internal mutex is not acquired and meantime close is triggered and callback instance is deleted in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11148?

CVE-2020-11148 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-11148?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-11148?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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