CVE-2023-28541 Buffer Over-read in WLAN Host
A buffer over-read in the WLAN host allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service on affected 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-2023-28541?
CVE-2023-28541 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Aqt1000 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 Data Modem while processing DMA buffer release event about CFR data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28541?
It affects 199 products.
Products include Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar9380 Firmware, Qualcomm C-V2x 9150 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Csra6620 Firmware and 193 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28541?
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-2023-28541 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28541 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware
- CVE-2025-21479 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization
- CVE-2025-21480 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization
- CVE-2023-28562 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in QESL
- CVE-2022-40514 Buffer copy without checking size of input in WLAN Firmware
- CVE-2022-22096 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile
Sources
Also known as 3144133, A-276750665, ASB-A-276750665, GHSA-8vj8-ffqw-4wcq.