Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute…: Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
CVE-2022-22072 is a high-severity improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music from Qualcomm, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on qualcomm.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Apq8009 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Apq8017 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Apq8053 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Apq8096au Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Ar8031 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Csra6620 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Csra6640 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9150 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9206 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9250 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9607 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9626 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9628 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Mdm9650 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Msm8937 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Pm8937 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca4020 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6174a Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6175a Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6310 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6320 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6335 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6564a Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Qualcomm | Qca6564au Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE; 34 further products are omitted here. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (qualcomm.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 7.2 | High | NVD |
Official description
Buffer overflow can occur due to improper validation of NDP application information length in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.
More Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerabilities (CWE-1284)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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