#VU101072 Out-of-bounds write in Samsung products - CVE-2024-39890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101072

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39890

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Exynos 9820
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
Exynos 9825
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
Exynos 990
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
Exynos 980
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 850
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 1080
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 2100
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 1280
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 2200
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 1330
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 1380
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 1480
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 2400
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos 9110
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos W920
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos W930
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos W1000
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos Modem 5123
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Exynos Modem 5300
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the baseband software within the CC (Call Control). A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Exynos 9820: All versions

Exynos 9825: All versions

Exynos 980: All versions

Exynos 990: All versions

Exynos 850: All versions

Exynos 1080: All versions

Exynos 2100: All versions

Exynos 1280: All versions

Exynos 2200: All versions

Exynos 1330: All versions

Exynos 1380: All versions

Exynos 1480: All versions

Exynos 2400: All versions

Exynos 9110: All versions

Exynos W920: All versions

Exynos W930: All versions

Exynos W1000: All versions

Exynos Modem 5123: All versions

Exynos Modem 5300: All versions

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External links
http://semiconductor.samsung.com/content/semiconductor/global/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-39890/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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