CVE-2023-33025CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input in Data Modem

Critical · published January 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
31.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A memory corruption issue is lurking in the Data Modem during VOLTE calls, making it a prime target for exploitation! 🔥 Think of it like a misfired message in a relay race — if one runner stumbles, it could cause chaos for the entire team. In this case, a non-standard SDP body can trip up the modem and leave it vulnerable. An attacker could potentially crash the Data Modem or manipulate it in a way that leads to unauthorized access to sensitive information during a call. The implications could range from disrupted communication to serious privacy breaches — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a misfired message in a relay race — if one runner stumbles, it could cause chaos for the entire team. In this case, a non-standard SDP body can trip up the modem and leave it vulnerable. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of memory when processing non-standard SDP bodies during VOLTE calls, leading to potential exploitation by malicious actors.

What to do

An attacker could potentially crash the Data Modem or manipulate it in a way that leads to unauthorized access to sensitive information during a call. The implications could range from disrupted communication to serious privacy breaches — absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version that addresses CVE-2023-33025. Evaluate the handling of SDP bodies in your applications to avoid similar issues. Regular security audits can also help catch vulnerabilities early! You can tackle this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

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
0.00388 · 31.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2024-01-02T05:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 05:38Z
    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input in Data Modem
    cvelistv5