CVE-2022-33243 Improper access control in Qualcomm IPC

High 8.4 Published Updated

Memory corruption in Qualcomm IPC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on Android devices.

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

What is CVE-2022-33243?

CVE-2022-33243 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware, published on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory corruption due to improper access control in Qualcomm IPC.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33243?

It affects 157 products.

Products include Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware, Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar9380 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Csrb31024 Firmware, Qualcomm Ipq4018 Firmware and 151 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33243?

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-2022-33243 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33243 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as 3217329, A-245402502, ASB-A-245402502, GHSA-2269-968q-6hcq.

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