CVE-2021-30341

Improper buffer size validation of DSM packet received can lead to memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity…

Critical · published June 14, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky flaw in Snapdragon devices could let attackers cause memory chaos just by sending a poorly-sized packet! Think of it like a delivery driver attempting to fit a giant package into a mailbox — if the size isn’t checked, the mailbox could burst, causing a mess everywhere! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to memory corruption, potentially giving attackers control over device behavior or even crashing critical systems. Imagine your smart home or industrial IoT devices suddenly spinning out of control — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver attempting to fit a giant package into a mailbox — if the size isn’t checked, the mailbox could burst, causing a mess everywhere! CVE-2021-30341 arises from improper buffer size validation in DSM packets received by various Snapdragon platforms, which can result in memory corruption and unpredictable behavior of the device.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to memory corruption, potentially giving attackers control over device behavior or even crashing critical systems. Imagine your smart home or industrial IoT devices suddenly spinning out of control — absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, ensure that devices running Snapdragon firmware are updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly monitor your systems for updates and consider applying additional security best practices to safeguard against memory corruption risks. You’ve got this! Stay proactive with your updates and keep those devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00815 · 56.7th percentile
Published
2022-06-14T10:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUN 10:10Z
    Improper buffer size validation of DSM packet received can lead to memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity…
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