#VU63087 Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition


Published: 2022-05-12 | Updated: 2022-05-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63087

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35082

CWE-ID: CWE-367

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MDM9206
Hardware solutions / Firmware
QCA9377
Hardware solutions / Firmware
QCA9367
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to race condition between PDCP and RRC tasks within NB1 component. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic after a valid RRC security mode command packet has been received and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MDM9206: All versions

QCA9367: All versions

QCA9377: All versions


External links
http://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/HD-10000-1/topics/may-2022-bulletin.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability