Qualcomm DSP Driver Vulnerabilities Identified by Google Project Zero
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🔧 Google Project Zero uncovers vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s DSP driver. A technical analysis by Google Project Zero revealed six vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s adsprpc driver, discovered through kernel panic logs from an in-the-wild exploit. The vulnerabilities include a use-after-free condition and a reference count leak, which could allow attackers to escalate privileges on Android devices. The analysis indicates that the exploit likely involved manipulating memory structures to gain control over kernel objects. Despite the identification of these critical issues, some vulnerabilities remain unpatched, highlighting ongoing security concerns in third-party chipset drivers. The findings underscore the need for improved security practices in driver development and timely patching to protect users from potential exploits.
