CVE-2024-49843 Improper Validation of Array Index in Graphics_Linux
Attackers can exploit improper array index validation in the GPU driver to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation 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-2024-49843?
CVE-2024-49843 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, published on 3 Feb 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 IOCTL from user space to handle GPU AHB bus error.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49843?
It affects 52 products.
Products include Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6391 Firmware, Qualcomm Qcm6125 Firmware, Qualcomm Qcs6125 Firmware, Qualcomm Qcs7230 Firmware and 46 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49843?
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-2024-49843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3883522, A-377313194, ASB-A-377313194, GHSA-pvgp-jr6w-9q3v.