CVE-2022-40505 Buffer over-read in Modem
An attacker can read sensitive memory contents via a buffer over-read in the Qualcomm Snapdragon modem during DNS hostname parsing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-40505?
CVE-2022-40505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware, published on 2 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Information disclosure due to buffer over-read in Modem while parsing DNS hostname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40505?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Qualcomm 9205 Lte Modem Firmware, Qualcomm 9206 Lte Modem Firmware, Qualcomm 9207 Lte Modem Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca4004 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca4010 Firmware and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-40505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Mdm8207 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p3h-qrpg-h7hr.