CVE-2022-40534 Improper Validation of Array Index in Audio
An attacker can exploit improper array index validation in Qualcomm Snapdragon audio components to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-40534?
CVE-2022-40534 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon W5\+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform Firmware, published on 5 Sep 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 Audio.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40534?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Qualcomm Snapdragon W5\+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Sw5100 Firmware, Qualcomm Sw5100p Firmware, Qualcomm Sxr2230p Firmware, Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware, Qualcomm Wcd9385 Firmware and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40534?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40534 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-40534 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40534 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2hg-gxg7-cfjv.