Vulnerability identifier: #VU80359

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-2022-40534

CWE-ID: CWE-129

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FastConnect 6900
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
FastConnect 7800
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
SW5100
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
SW5100P
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
SXR2230P
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WCD9380
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WCD9385
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8830
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8835
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware
WSA8832
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Qualcomm

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Audio. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FastConnect 6900: All versions

FastConnect 7800: All versions

Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform: All versions

SW5100: All versions

SW5100P: All versions

SXR2230P: All versions

WCD9380: All versions

WCD9385: All versions

WSA8830: All versions

WSA8832: All versions

WSA8835: All versions

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External links
http://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/september-2023-bulletin.html

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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.