#VU103535 Buffer overflow in Qualcomm products - CVE-2024-38413

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103535

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: N/A

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38413

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FastConnect 7800
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WCD9390
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WCD9395
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8840
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8845
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8845H
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling frame packets. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FastConnect 7800: All versions

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform: All versions

WCD9390: All versions

WCD9395: All versions

WSA8840: All versions

WSA8845: All versions

WSA8845H: All versions

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External links
https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/february-2025-bulletin.html
https://git.codelinaro.org/clo/la/platform/vendor/opensource/eva-kernel/-/commit/3bc875b30c06fa6e3cadd8413ae4e4e24c28ff96

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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