CVE-2023-28542 Buffer Over-read in WLAN HOST
A buffer over-read in Qualcomm WLAN HOST allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service via crafted TX status information.
- 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-2023-28542?
CVE-2023-28542 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8064au 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 fetching TX status information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28542?
It affects 188 products.
Products include Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Firmware, Qualcomm Apq8064au Firmware, Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8031 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm C-V2x 9150 Firmware and 182 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28542?
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-2023-28542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Apq8064au Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3104318, A-276750246, ASB-A-276750246, GHSA-g5v2-xwq4-v6v3.