How severe is CVE-2024-38404?

CVE-2024-38404 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-2024-38404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38404?

CVE-2024-38404 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38404?

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.

Does CVE-2024-38404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37106.

When was CVE-2024-38404 published?

CVE-2024-38404 was published on 2025-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38404

CVE-2024-38404 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37106
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Published: 2025-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Transient DOS when registration accept OTA is received with incorrect ciphering key data IE in modem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38404?: Transient DOS when registration accept OTA is received with incorrect ciphering key data IE in modem.
How severe is CVE-2024-38404?: CVE-2024-38404 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-2024-38404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38404?: CVE-2024-38404 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38404?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-38404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37106.
When was CVE-2024-38404 published?: CVE-2024-38404 was published on 2025-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/february-2025-bulletin.html

Affected products (40)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_7800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6584au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6698aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8337_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcc710_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6224_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6274_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qfw7114_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qfw7124_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm429w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx80m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7675_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7675p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm8635_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm8635p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_429_mobile_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_8_gen_3_mobile_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_auto_5g_modem-rf_gen_2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_wear_4100\+_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x72_5g_modem-rf_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x75_5g_modem-rf_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9340_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9395_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3610_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3660b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3680b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6755_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8832_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8840_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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