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CVE-2022-33301NVD status: Modified

Snapdragon: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

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CVE-2022-33301 is a high-severity incorrect type conversion or cast vulnerability in Snapdragon 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. Affected Snapdragon versions: QCA6595; QCA6595AU; QCA6696, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of Snapdragon you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on qualcomm.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
QualcommSnapdragonQCA6595; QCA6595AU; QCA6696; SA6150P; SA6155P; SA8145P; SA8150P; SA8155P; and 8 more rangesNot stated
QualcommQca6595 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommQca6595au FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommQca6696 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa6150p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa6155p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa8145p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa8150p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa8155p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSa8195p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSnapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSw5100 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommSw5100p FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommWcn3980 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommWcn3988 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommWsa8830 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated
QualcommWsa8835 FirmwareNot specified in the recordNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. 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 systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.16.7MediumCNA (qualcomm.com)
CVSS 3.17.8HighNVD

Official description

Memory corruption due to incorrect type conversion or cast in audio while using audio playback/capture when crafted address is sent from AGM IPC to AGM.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.

More Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast vulnerabilities (CWE-704)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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All Snapdragon vulnerabilities

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