CVE-2023-28581

CVE-2023-28581 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Fastconnect 6800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

Memory corruption in WLAN Firmware while parsing receieved GTK Keys in GTK KDE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28581?
Memory corruption in WLAN Firmware while parsing receieved GTK Keys in GTK KDE.
How severe is CVE-2023-28581?
CVE-2023-28581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28581 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28581?
CVE-2023-28581 primarily affects Qualcomm Fastconnect 6800 Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28581?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-28581 published?
CVE-2023-28581 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (26)

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