Out of Bounds Read in Modem Leads to DoS

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing bounds check in Modem that causes a possible out of bounds read. It allows remote denial of service if a user equipment connects to a malicious base station controlled by an attacker. No additional privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.

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Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires monitoring for out-of-bounds reads in MediaTek chipset modems. Check for crashes or abnormal behavior in modem processes. Use network monitoring tools to detect rogue base stations attempting to exploit this issue.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service on affected devices by exploiting a missing bounds check in the Modem component. This could disrupt normal device operations if a rogue base station is used.

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Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify direct impacts on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards. The vulnerability involves a potential out-of-bounds read in Modem leading to remote denial of service under specific conditions. Without explicit details on data exposure or privacy implications, its compliance impact remains unclear.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided patches (MOLY01349680 or MOLY01369097) to address the missing bounds check in Modem. Ensure your MediaTek chipset devices are updated to the latest firmware version.

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