Threats Tagged 'cve-2023-33059'

CVE-2023-33059 is a high-severity integer underflow vulnerability (CWE-191) affecting a wide range of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms and related chipsets. The flaw occurs due to improper handling of VOC packet data in the audio processing component of the ADSP, leading to memory corruption. Exploitation requires local privileges and no user interaction, potentially allowing attackers to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices. This vulnerability impacts numerous Snapdragon-based devices, including mobile phones, IoT devices, automotive platforms, and wearable technology. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the broad range of affected products and the high CVSS score (7.8) indicate significant risk. European organizations relying on Snapdragon-powered devices, especially in telecommunications, automotive, and industrial IoT sectors, may face operational and security risks. Mitigation requires timely patching from device manufacturers and applying strict input validation and memory safety checks in audio processing modules. Countries with high adoption of Snapdragon devices and advanced automotive or IoT industries, such as Germany, France, the UK, and the Nordics, are most likely to be affected. Due to the complexity and privilege requirements, exploitation is moderately difficult but impactful, warranting urgent attention from defenders.

HighVulnerabilityGermanyFranceItaly+7#cve#cve-2023-33059#cwe-191