CVE-2022-22096

Memory corruption in Bluetooth HOST due to stack-based buffer overflow when when extracting data using command length parameter in Snapdragon Connectivity…

Critical · published September 2, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A pesky memory corruption flaw lurks in Bluetooth HOST, ready to wreak havoc through a stack-based buffer overflow! 🔥 Think of it like a overstuffed suitcase that bursts open when you try to zip it closed — data spills everywhere, and chaos ensues. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the command length parameter, causing a complete mess in your device's memory. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to device crashes, unauthorized access, or even control over the device! This isn't just an inconvenience; it can compromise user data and system integrity, making it absolutely critical to address.

Put simply

Think of it like a overstuffed suitcase that bursts open when you try to zip it closed — data spills everywhere, and chaos ensues. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the command length parameter, causing a complete mess in your device's memory. CVE-2022-22096 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Bluetooth HOST component of Snapdragon Connectivity and Mobile, where improper handling of the command length parameter can lead to memory corruption.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to device crashes, unauthorized access, or even control over the device! This isn't just an inconvenience; it can compromise user data and system integrity, making it absolutely critical to address. Developers should upgrade to the latest firmware provided by the manufacturer to patch this vulnerability as soon as possible. Additionally, audit the Bluetooth implementation and ensure that any command length checks are properly enforced. You've got this! Addressing this issue promptly will elevate your security game! 🛡️

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
0.00515 · 43.0th percentile
Published
2022-09-02T11:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 SEP 11:31Z
    Memory corruption in Bluetooth HOST due to stack-based buffer overflow when when extracting data using command length parameter in Snapdragon Connectivity…
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