CVE-2022-25708

Memory corruption in WLAN due to buffer copy without checking size of input while parsing keys in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile

Critical · published September 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky buffer copy without size checks is causing chaos in WLAN systems on Snapdragon devices! Think of this vulnerability like a barista pouring an enormous cup of coffee without checking the cup size — it overflows and spills everywhere, causing a mess! Similarly, this memory corruption can wreak havoc on your device's connectivity. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause crashes or even execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising whole systems. Imagine your device suddenly going haywire or worse, letting hackers take control! This could lead to significant data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a barista pouring an enormous cup of coffee without checking the cup size — it overflows and spills everywhere, causing a mess! Similarly, this memory corruption can wreak havoc on your device's connectivity. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of buffer sizes while parsing keys in Snapdragon Connectivity and Mobile components. It leads to memory corruption, which can be exploited for various malicious actions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause crashes or even execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising whole systems. Imagine your device suddenly going haywire or worse, letting hackers take control! This could lead to significant data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Developers should patch their devices immediately by updating to the latest firmware provided by Snapdragon. Additionally, ensure that any applications utilizing these components are reviewed for proper input validation and memory handling practices. Don't miss this fix! You've got this, security hero! 🛡️ Get those updates in and keep your systems safe!

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
0.00507 · 42.4th percentile
Published
2022-09-16T05:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 05:26Z
    Memory corruption in WLAN due to buffer copy without checking size of input while parsing keys in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
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