CVE-2023-24851 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in WLAN HOST

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attacker can trigger memory corruption in WLAN HOST via crafted QMI messages, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation on Android devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-24851?

CVE-2023-24851 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, published on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory Corruption in WLAN HOST while parsing QMI response message from firmware.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24851?

It affects 191 products.

Products include Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6620 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6640 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6200 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware and 185 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24851?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-24851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as 3359589, A-276751076, ASB-A-276751076, GHSA-6jf9-c4x7-8g8m.

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