Vulnerability identifier: #VU71011

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33265

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QCA7500
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
QCA7520
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
QCA7550
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Powerline Communication Firmware. A remote attacker can read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QCA7500: All versions

QCA7520: All versions

QCA7550: All versions

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External links
http://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/january-2023-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.