MediaTek MT6879/MT6983 mtk-aie use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MediaTek MT6879 and MT6983. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component mtk-aie. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-32651. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MediaTek MT6879 and MT6983 (Chip Software) (version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component mtk-aie. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In mtk-aie, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07225857; Issue ID: ALPS07225857.

The weakness was shared 01/04/2023 as ALPS07225857. The advisory is shared at corp.mediatek.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32651 since 06/09/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch ALPS07225857 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35717). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Patch: ALPS07225857

Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
01/04/2023 +209 days 🔍
01/04/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/31/2026 +1243 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ALPS07225857
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32651 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217329
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2023 09:39
Updated: 05/31/2026 20:50
Changes: 01/04/2023 09:39 (40), 01/27/2023 17:07 (11), 05/31/2026 20:50 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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