#VU65948 Improper Validation of Array Index in SA8540P and SA9000P - CVE-2022-22099

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65948

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22099

CWE-ID: CWE-129

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SA8540P
Hardware solutions / Firmware
SA9000P
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Automotive Multimedia. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted video file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SA8540P: All versions

SA9000P: All versions

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External links
https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/august-2022-bulletin.html

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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.