CVE-2022-33281 Improper validation of array index in computer vision.
An attacker can exploit improper array index validation in Qualcomm computer vision components to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-33281?
CVE-2022-33281 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Sm8450 Firmware, published on 2 May 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 validation of array index in computer vision while testing EVA kernel without sending any frames.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33281?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Qualcomm Sm8450 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn685x-1 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn685x-5 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn785x-1 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcn785x-5 Firmware and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33281?
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-2022-33281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as 3053625, A-258053342, GHSA-qqw8-53j9-g38r, PUB-A-258053342.