How severe is CVE-2024-38408?

CVE-2024-38408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38408?

CVE-2024-38408 primarily affects Qualcomm Wsa8845h Firmware. In total, 235 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38408?

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-2024-38408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37309.

When was CVE-2024-38408 published?

CVE-2024-38408 was published on 2024-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38408

CVE-2024-38408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Wsa8845h Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37309
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Qualcomm Wsa8845h Firmware
Published: 2024-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cryptographic issue when a controller receives an LMP start encryption command under unexpected conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38408?: Cryptographic issue when a controller receives an LMP start encryption command under unexpected conditions.
How severe is CVE-2024-38408?: CVE-2024-38408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38408?: CVE-2024-38408 primarily affects Qualcomm Wsa8845h Firmware. In total, 235 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38408?: 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-2024-38408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37309.
When was CVE-2024-38408 published?: CVE-2024-38408 was published on 2024-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/november-2024-bulletin.html

Affected products (235)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8840_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8832_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8815_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7881_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7880_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7861_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn7860_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6755_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6740_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3988_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3950_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9395_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9385_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9360_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9341_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9340_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2250p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2230p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr1230p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ssg2125p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ssg2115p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:srv1m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:srv1l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:srv1h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_auto_4g_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_xr2\+_gen_1_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_xr2_5g_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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