CVE-2021-30299 Improper Input Validation in Audio

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

Out-of-bounds access in the audio module allows attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges on affected devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-30299?

CVE-2021-30299 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware, published on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Possible out of bound access in audio module due to lack of validation of user provided input.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30299?

It affects 84 products.

Products include Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6620 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6640 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9150 Firmware and 78 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30299?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-30299 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30299 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as 2882860, A-190406215, GHSA-g9p5-q86f-758v, PUB-A-190406215.

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