CVE-2024-45563
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows memory corruption in Qualcomm Camera Request Manager (CRM) when handling schedule requests due to an invalid link count in sessions. Attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on affected devices. This affects devices using Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable camera firmware.
💻 Affected Systems
- Qualcomm chipsets with Camera Request Manager (CRM) component
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, data theft, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Application crash or denial of service affecting camera functionality, potentially requiring device reboot.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper sandboxing and privilege separation, potentially just camera app crashes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires camera access permissions and knowledge of memory corruption techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Patches included in May 2025 Qualcomm security bulletin
Vendor Advisory: https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2025-bulletin.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check with device manufacturer for firmware updates. 2. Apply Qualcomm-provided patches through OEM updates. 3. Reboot device after update installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict camera permissions
allLimit camera access to trusted applications only
Disable unnecessary camera features
allTurn off camera functionality when not in use
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict application sandboxing and privilege separation
- Monitor for abnormal camera process behavior and crashes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version against Qualcomm security bulletin; examine camera driver versionsCheck Version:
adb shell getprop ro.build.fingerprint (for Android devices) or check device firmware settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to post-May 2025 patches; test camera functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Camera service crashes
- Memory corruption errors in camera-related logs
- Abnormal camera process termination
Network Indicators:
- Unusual camera activation patterns
- Suspicious app requesting camera permissions
SIEM Query:
source="camera" AND (event="crash" OR event="memory_error")