CVE-2018-5879

Name: CVE-2018-5879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-18T22:29:00.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper length check while processing an MQTT message can lead to heap overflow in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 835, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper length check while processing an MQTT message can lead to heap overflow in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 636, SD 835, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 210 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 212 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 205 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 425 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 427 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 430 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 435 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 450 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 625 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 636 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 835 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sda660 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdm630 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdm660 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5879?

How severe is CVE-2018-5879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5879?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST