CVE-2023-28573 Improper Validation of Array Index in WLAN HAL

High 7.8 Published Updated

Memory corruption in Qualcomm WLAN HAL allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via crafted WMI commands.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-28573?

CVE-2023-28573 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, published on 5 Sep 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 HAL while parsing WMI command parameters.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-129

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28573?

It affects 199 products.

Products include Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Firmware, Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Ar9380 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Csrb31024 Firmware and 193 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2023-28573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Aqt1000 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x92g-cprm-m7v4.

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