CVE-2022-21744 Memory corruption in MT2731, MT2735, MT6297, MT6725, MT6735, MT6737, MT6739, MT6750, MT6750S, MT6755, MT6757, MT6757P, MT6758, MT6761, MT6762, MT6762D, MT6762M, MT6763, MT6765, MT6765T, MT6767, MT6768, MT6769, MT6769T, MT6769Z, MT6771, MT6775, MT6779, MT6781, MT6783, MT6785, MT6785T, MT6789, MT6797, MT6799, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6880, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6890, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8666, MT8667, MT8675, MT8735A, MT8735B, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8797

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on MediaTek devices by exploiting an out-of-bounds write in the 2G modem firmware without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-21744?

CVE-2022-21744 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mediatek Nr15, published on 6 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Modem 2G RR, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution when decoding GPRS Packet Neighbour Cell Data (PNCD) improper neighbouring cell size with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00810064; Issue ID: ALPS06641626.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21744?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Mediatek Lr11, Mediatek Lr12, Mediatek Lr12a, Mediatek Lr13, Mediatek Lr9, Mediatek Nr15 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21744?

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-2022-21744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mediatek Nr15 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-231281131, ASB-A-231281131, GHSA-x3q2-q8jj-f7gj, M-MOLY00810064.

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