oFono 1.34 AT CMGL Command uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in oFono 1.34. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component AT CMGL Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized variable. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-7540. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in oFono 1.34. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component AT CMGL Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

oFono AT CMGL Command Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 responses from AT+CMGL commands. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-23307.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-7540 since 08/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 307010 (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : oFono vulnerabilities (USN-8178-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (307010). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 307010
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : oFono vulnerabilities (USN-8178-1)

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-24-1080
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-7540 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-7540
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273664

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2024 08:00
Updated: 04/17/2026 22:08
Changes: 08/06/2024 08:00 (61), 04/17/2026 22:08 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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