CVE-2024-21464 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in Data Network Stack & Connectivity
Attacker can trigger memory corruption in the IPA statistics processing, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation 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-2024-21464?
CVE-2024-21464 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware, published on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption while processing IPA statistics, when there are no active clients registered.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21464?
It affects 21 products.
Products include Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Qcm4490 Firmware, Qualcomm Qcs4490 Firmware, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8\+ Gen 1 Mobile Firmware and 15 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21464?
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-2024-21464 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21464 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3445828, A-350500921, ASB-A-350500921, GHSA-r4m8-fhqx-9796.