Vulnerability identifier: #VU61069

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35089

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QCA6574AU
Hardware solutions / Firmware
QCA6696
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
SA8155P
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Automotive Multimedia. A malicious application can supply a specially crafted command and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QCA6574AU: All versions

QCA6696: All versions

SA8155P: All versions

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External links
http://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/march-2022-bulletin

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.