Overview
The CVE-2024-45574 is a critical vulnerability that affects the camera kernel in certain software. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system or leak sensitive data. It is of paramount importance due to its high severity score and the widespread use of the affected software in modern devices.
The vulnerability results from a memory corruption issue that occurs during array access in the Camera kernel due to an invalid index from invalid command data. Any exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to dire consequences, such as system compromise or data leakage, thereby putting the security and privacy of users at risk.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-45574
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Could lead to system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Camera Kernel | V2.0 – V3.1
Device Manager | V7.0 – V7.5
How the Exploit Works
An attacker exploits this vulnerability by sending invalid command data to the Camera Kernel. The invalid index in the command data results in an out-of-bounds write during array access. This results in memory corruption which could cause the system to crash or could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to a full system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Given the nature of this vulnerability, an example of an exploit may involve sending a specially crafted packet to the Camera Kernel. Here’s a conceptual example of what this might look like:
POST /camera_kernel/command HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "command_data": "INVALID_INDEX" }This would result in the Camera Kernel attempting to access an array with an invalid index, causing memory corruption and potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution.
Please note that this is a conceptual example and the actual exploit may vary depending on the specific implementation of the Camera Kernel and the specifics of the invalid command data.