CVE-2020-11208
CVE-2020-11208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd820 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-191
- Affected product: Qualcomm Sd820 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out of Bound issue in DSP services while processing received arguments due to improper validation of length received as an argument' in SD820, SD821, SD820, QCS603, QCS605, SDA855, SA6155P, SA6145P, SA6155, SA6155P, SD855, SD 675, SD660, SD429, SD439
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11208?
- Out of Bound issue in DSP services while processing received arguments due to improper validation of length received as an argument' in SD820, SD821, SD820, QCS603, QCS605, SDA855, SA6155P, SA6145P, SA6155, SA6155P, SD855, SD 675, SD660, SD429, SD439
- How severe is CVE-2020-11208?
- CVE-2020-11208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-11208 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11208?
- CVE-2020-11208 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd820 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11208?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-11208 published?
- CVE-2020-11208 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.checkpoint.com/2020/08/06/achilles-small-chip-big-peril/
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/pwn2own-qualcomm-dsp/
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/november-2020-bulletin
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd821_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs603_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs605_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sda855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6155p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6145p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sa6155_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd675_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd429_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd439_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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