CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-7541

Use of Uninitialized Variable

Published: Aug 06, 2024 | Modified: Aug 29, 2024
CVSS 3.x
3.3
LOW
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
HIGH

oFono AT CMT 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+CMT 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-23308.

Weakness

The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Ofono Ofono_project 1.34 (including) 1.34 (including)

Potential Mitigations

References