CVE-2022-25727

Memory Corruption in modem due to improper length check while copying into memory in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice &…

Critical · published November 15, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A memory corruption flaw could let attackers shape-shift data at will in Snapdragon devices! Imagine if a careless chef mismeasures an ingredient, spilling it all over the kitchen and mixing it with everything. This vulnerability is like that—an improper length check leads to chaos in the memory space, mishandling data as it gets copied. The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this flaw to modify application behavior, potentially leading to crashes or even gaining control over the device. With critical components at risk, the stakes are high, and we must act swiftly!

Put simply

Imagine if a careless chef mismeasures an ingredient, spilling it all over the kitchen and mixing it with everything. This vulnerability is like that—an improper length check leads to chaos in the memory space, mishandling data as it gets copied. CVE-2022-25727 involves improper length checks in memory copying within Snapdragon modem firmware, which makes it susceptible to memory corruption. This can allow attackers to manipulate memory allocations, creating opportunities for malicious activities.

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this flaw to modify application behavior, potentially leading to crashes or even gaining control over the device. With critical components at risk, the stakes are high, and we must act swiftly! Immediately check for firmware updates from your device manufacturers. If using affected Snapdragon products, apply patches as soon as they become available. Regularly review your device security settings to minimize risks. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your devices before this vulnerability can be exploited! 🚀

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
0.00454 · 38.4th percentile
Published
2022-11-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 NOV 00:00Z
    Memory Corruption in modem due to improper length check while copying into memory in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice &…
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