Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw can let nearby over-the-air Wi-Fi traffic trigger a temporary denial of service in affected Qualcomm WLAN firmware. The business impact is service disruption, not data theft, based on the supplied CVSS metrics showing no confidentiality or integrity impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority availability issue for environments dependent on Qualcomm-based Wi-Fi devices. It is not described as a data compromise flaw, but broad chipset coverage means asset mapping and vendor firmware follow-up should start promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2023-43523 is a CWE-617 reachable assertion in Qualcomm Snapdragon WLAN firmware while processing an 11AZ RTT management action frame received over the air. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network adjacent attack surface, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely in devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon, FastConnect, IPQ, QCA, QCN, WCN, and related WLAN-capable components. The bundle lists chipsets and platforms, not OEM device models, so validation requires mapping hardware and firmware from asset inventory or vendor SBOMs.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The described vector is over-the-air processing of Wi-Fi management action frames, suggesting risk is greatest where vulnerable wireless devices are reachable by nearby radio traffic.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies a reachable assertion in WLAN firmware during 11AZ RTT management action frame handling. It does not include fixed version details, proof-of-concept status, exploit telemetry, or OEM model mappings. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the stated transient denial-of-service impact.
Mitigation direction
- Check Qualcomm's February 2024 bulletin and OEM advisories for applicable firmware updates.
- Prioritize wireless infrastructure, mobile, automotive, XR, and embedded devices using listed components.
- Ask device vendors for fixed firmware status when exact versions are not published internally.
- Apply compensating availability monitoring for critical WLAN-dependent services until patched.
- Document any unsupported affected devices for replacement or risk acceptance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory devices for the listed Qualcomm WLAN chipsets and platforms.
- Confirm firmware versions against Qualcomm and OEM security bulletin guidance.
- Check whether affected devices are deployed in business-critical wireless paths.
- Review logs and monitoring for unexplained WLAN resets or transient connectivity loss.
- Track remediation evidence by device model, firmware version, and deployment date.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
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