Vulnerability · Published Aug 5, 2024 · Assigned by zdi
CVE-2024-7542oFono AT CMGR Command Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Low 3.3
In plain English
A low-severity security flaw in oFono from oFono. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 22% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
oFono AT CMGR Command Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of oFono. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code on the target modem in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of responses from AT+CMGR commands. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-23309.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | ofono | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7542 |
| Debian:13 | ofono | 2.14-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7542 |
| Debian:14 | ofono | 2.14-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7542 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-457 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
References
- ZDI-24-1082 x_research-advisory