How severe is CVE-2023-21653?

CVE-2023-21653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-21653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21653?

CVE-2023-21653 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21653?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-21653 published?

CVE-2023-21653 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21653

CVE-2023-21653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-617.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-617
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Transient DOS in Modem while processing RRC reconfiguration message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21653?: Transient DOS in Modem while processing RRC reconfiguration message.
How severe is CVE-2023-21653?: CVE-2023-21653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-21653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21653?: CVE-2023-21653 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-21653 published?: CVE-2023-21653 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/september-2023-bulletin

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8337_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx65_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx70m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6856_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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