Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Qualcomm issue concerns Android devices where the RCS app exposed content providers without required manifest permissions. That could let an unprivileged app access phone-related functionality or data that should have been protected. Business impact depends on the affected Snapdragon platform, OEM firmware, and whether the vulnerable RCS app is present.
Executive priority
Treat this as an inventory and vendor-patch verification item rather than an emergency unless affected, unpatched devices are widely deployed. The missing exploitation and severity data reduce certainty, but the affected platform list is broad enough to warrant tracking in mobile fleet risk reviews.
Technical view
CVE-2018-13895 is a missing-permission flaw in several RCS app content providers declared in the Android manifest. Qualcomm lists many Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, IoT, Mobile, and Wearables platforms. The bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, CPEs, detailed impact boundaries, or patch version data.
Likely exposure
Most relevant exposure is Android-based devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms with the affected RCS app integration. Exposure cannot be confirmed from chipset alone because OEM firmware, carrier customizations, and app packaging determine whether the vulnerable component is present.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. The described access appears local to an unprivileged app interacting with improperly protected content providers. The bundle does not establish remote exploitability, public exploit availability, or required user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public description identifies missing manifest permissions on RCS content providers but does not define the exact provider names, data exposed, privileges gained, or fixed builds. Validate only in controlled test environments and avoid assuming all listed chipsets are vulnerable in every OEM product.
Mitigation direction
- Check Qualcomm and device OEM bulletins for the applicable firmware or security update.
- Prioritize managed Android devices using the listed Snapdragon platforms.
- Confirm whether the vulnerable RCS app is present on deployed device images.
- Apply OEM-approved firmware, carrier, or system app updates when available.
- Limit deployment of untrusted apps on potentially affected devices.
Validation and detection
- Inventory device models and map them to the listed Qualcomm platforms.
- Check OEM Android security bulletin status for CVE-2018-13895.
- Confirm RCS app package presence and version on representative device builds.
- Review the RCS app manifest for content providers lacking protective permissions.
- Document devices where OEM guidance or patch status is unavailable.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins#_CVE-2018-13895CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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