CVE-2024-38421 Use After Free in Graphics Linux
A use-after-free vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon GPU drivers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on Android devices.
- 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-2024-38421?
CVE-2024-38421 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, published on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption while processing GPU commands.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38421?
It affects 77 products.
Products include Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8255p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8295p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8620p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8650p Firmware and 71 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38421?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2024-38421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3793941, A-357616018, ASB-A-357616018, GHSA-gwr8-j573-qw62.