CVE-2024-7541 oFono AT CMT Command Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Local attackers with modem code execution can leak sensitive information via uninitialized memory in oFono AT CMT parsing, potentially aiding root code execution.
- 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-2024-7541?
CVE-2024-7541 is a low-severity vulnerability in oFono, published on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
oFono AT CMT Command Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of oFono. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code on the target modem in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of responses from AT+CMT commands. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-23308.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7541?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ofono Project Ofono.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7541?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-7541 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7541 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in oFono
- CVE-2024-7538 oFono CUSD AT Command Stack-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-7539 oFono CUSD Stack-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-7543 oFono SimToolKit Heap-based Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-7544 oFono SimToolKit Heap-based Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-7545 oFono SimToolKit Heap-based Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7541, GHSA-wg9w-jqp9-m5g6, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-7541.