CVE-2024-49836 Improper Validation of Array Index in Camera

High 7.8 Published Updated

Memory corruption in Qualcomm Snapdragon camera pipeline allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

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-2024-49836?

CVE-2024-49836 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware, published on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory corruption may occur during the synchronization of the camera`s frame processing pipeline.

Weakness: CWE-129

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49836?

It affects 29 products.

Products include Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Qmp1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Sdm429w Firmware, Qualcomm Sm8735 Firmware, Qualcomm Sm8750 Firmware and 23 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49836?

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-2024-49836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as 3875452, A-377312708, ASB-A-377312708, GHSA-465f-4qw5-v44q.

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