# CVE-2024-7537: ofono: oFono QMI SMS Handling Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-7537 is fixed in ofono on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7537, released August 6, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-7537
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0030
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 6, 2024

## Description

oFono QMI SMS Handling Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of oFono. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.  The specific flaw exists within the processing of SMS message lists. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-23157.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ofono Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.16-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7537](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-7537.md) | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Linux | ofono Debian 14 | 2.16-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-7537](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-7537.md) | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Linux | ofono opensuse-leap 16.0 | 2.19-bp160.1.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21154-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21154-1.md) | Jun 23, 2026 |

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