Use of Uninitialized Resource Affecting ofono package, versions <1.31-2ubuntu1+esm3


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.16% (36th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2004-OFONO-7646705
  • published7 Apr 2026
  • disclosed6 Aug 2024

Introduced: 6 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-7541  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-908  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:20.04 ofono to version 1.31-2ubuntu1+esm3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ofono package and not the ofono package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:20.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

oFono AT CMT 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+CMT 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-23308.

CVSS Base Scores

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