CVE-2021-30339

Reading PRNG output may lead to improper key generation due to lack of buffer validation in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon…

Critical · published June 14, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
5.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A lack of buffer validation in Snapdragon's PRNG can lead to improper key generation — that's like sending your secret recipe through a faulty blender! 🔥 Picture a chef who’s supposed to mix ingredients carefully, but instead, they toss everything into a blender that doesn’t seal properly. Just like those rogue ingredients could ruin the dish, this vulnerability could mess up key generation, risking the integrity of your data. An attacker could exploit this weakness to generate predictable cryptographic keys, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromising entire networks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing bad actors to infiltrate systems without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Picture a chef who’s supposed to mix ingredients carefully, but instead, they toss everything into a blender that doesn’t seal properly. Just like those rogue ingredients could ruin the dish, this vulnerability could mess up key generation, risking the integrity of your data. CVE-2021-30339 arises from inadequate buffer validation in the pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) across various Snapdragon platforms. This flaw allows attackers to read PRNG output, leading to weak key generation and potential security breaches.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this weakness to generate predictable cryptographic keys, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromising entire networks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing bad actors to infiltrate systems without breaking a sweat! To mitigate this issue, apply firmware updates provided by Qualcomm that address this vulnerability. Ensure all Snapdragon-based devices are on the latest versions to bolster security and prevent possible exploits. Regularly audit your systems for any residual vulnerabilities as well! You've got this! Act on these steps and secure your devices like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00164 · 5.3th percentile
Published
2022-06-14T10:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUN 10:10Z
    Reading PRNG output may lead to improper key generation due to lack of buffer validation in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon…
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