CVE-2024-33042 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input (`Classic Buffer Overflow`) in FM Host
A buffer overflow in the FM Host allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via a crafted frequency offset value.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-33042?
CVE-2024-33042 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8017 Firmware, published on 2 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption when Alternative Frequency offset value is set to 255.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-33042?
It affects 203 products.
Products include Qualcomm 205 Firmware, Qualcomm 215 Firmware, Qualcomm Apq8017 Firmware, Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware and 197 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33042?
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-2024-33042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-33042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Apq8017 Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3774878, A-344620519, ASB-A-344620519, GHSA-v5p2-949x-45f5.