CVE-2022-33217 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile
Memory corruption in Qualcomm IPC allows attackers to execute code or escalate privileges via a compromised kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-33217?
CVE-2022-33217 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware, published on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption in Qualcomm IPC due to buffer copy without checking the size of input while starting communication with a compromised kernel. in Snapdragon Mobile
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33217?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware, Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn6856 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn7850 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn7851 Firmware and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33217?
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-2022-33217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Sd 8 Gen1 5g Firmware
- CVE-2022-25723 Use after free in Snapdragon Mobile
- CVE-2022-22077 Use after free in Snapdragon Mobile
- CVE-2022-25693 Use after free in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
- CVE-2021-35091 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
- CVE-2021-35110 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
Sources
Also known as 3182864, A-238103939, ASB-A-238103939, GHSA-955g-9h4w-9fr4.