CVE-2021-35118: Medium severity Qualcomm Apq8053 Firmware vulnerability
An out-of-bounds write can occur due to an incorrect input check in the camera driver in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
android/:linux_kernel:Qualcommto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2022-06-05 - Upgrade
Upgrade
android/platform/vendor/opensource/camera-kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2022-06-05
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35118?
CVE-2021-35118 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds writes in Qualcomm's camera driver.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35118?
To fix CVE-2021-35118, update the affected Qualcomm firmware to the version specified in Qualcomm's advisory.
What devices are affected by CVE-2021-35118?
CVE-2021-35118 affects various Qualcomm firmware across multiple Snapdragon products including auto, compute, and mobile lines.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-35118?
CVE-2021-35118 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited through improper input validation.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-35118?
Exploiting CVE-2021-35118 could lead to arbitrary code execution or system compromise due to memory corruption in the driver.