ZDI-CAN-23460: (0Day) oFono SMS Decoder Stack-based Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2024
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 SMS PDUs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-7547.

ZDI

Affected Software

1 affected component
oFono oFono

Event History

Aug 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-23460?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-23460 is high as it allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of oFono.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23460?

To fix ZDI-CAN-23460, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by oFono.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-23460?

ZDI-CAN-23460 affects installations of oFono that are vulnerable to parsing flaws in SMS PDUs.

4

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-23460 enable?

ZDI-CAN-23460 enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target modem after gaining execution capability.

5

What conditions must be met to exploit ZDI-CAN-23460?

To exploit ZDI-CAN-23460, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code on the target modem.

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