CVE-2024-45569 Improper Validation of Array Index in WLAN Host Communication
Attacker can trigger memory corruption via invalid WLAN frames, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-45569?
CVE-2024-45569 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, published on 3 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption while parsing the ML IE due to invalid frame content.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45569?
It affects 174 products.
Products include Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6700 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 214 Firmware and 168 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45569?
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-2024-45569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
- CVE-2023-33106 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use of Out-of-Range Pointer Offset
- CVE-2024-21473 Improper Input Validation in WIN SON
- CVE-2023-28582 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in Data Modem
- CVE-2023-43552 Use After Free in WLAN Host Communication
- CVE-2023-43553 Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in WLAN HOST
Sources
Also known as 3852339, A-377311993, ASB-A-377311993, GHSA-f744-h7w2-rqmf.