CVE-2018-3624 Memory corruption in Intel XMM71xx, Intel XMM72xx, Intel XMM73xx, Intel XMM74xx, Sofia 3G, Sofia 3G-R, and Sofia 3G-RW
Remote attackers on adjacent networks can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Intel cellular modem firmware.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-3624?
CVE-2018-3624 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel XMM71xx, Intel XMM72xx, Intel XMM73xx, Intel XMM74xx, Sofia 3G, Sofia 3G-R, and Sofia 3G-RW, published on 5 Apr 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ETWS processing module Intel XMM71xx, XMM72xx, XMM73xx, XMM74xx and Sofia 3G/R allows remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via an adjacent network.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel 2g Modem Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3624 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-3624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x49q-rxg2-p934.