CVE-2023-43553
CVE-2023-43553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 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-823.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47959
- Weakness: CWE-823
- Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Memory corruption while parsing beacon/probe response frame when AP sends more supported links in MLIE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-43553?
- Memory corruption while parsing beacon/probe response frame when AP sends more supported links in MLIE.
- How severe is CVE-2023-43553?
- CVE-2023-43553 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-2023-43553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-43553?
- CVE-2023-43553 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 131 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-43553?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-43553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-43553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47959.
- When was CVE-2023-43553 published?
- CVE-2023-43553 was published on 2024-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (131)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csr8811_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_7800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_214_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_216_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_316_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_318_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_3210_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:immersive_home_326_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5302_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5312_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq5332_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6018_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq6028_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8070a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8071a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8072a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8074a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8076_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8076a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8078_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8078a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8173_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq8174_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9008_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9570_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq9574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8255p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8650p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8775p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qamsrv1h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qamsrv1m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca0000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca4024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6554a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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