#VU95395 Heap-based buffer overflow in oFono


Published: 2024-08-06

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95395

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7544

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
oFono
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: git.kernel.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in SimToolKit within the parsing of STK command PDUs. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

oFono: 0.1 - 2.9


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1084/


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.


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