CVE-2023-21653: Reachable Assertion in Modem

Published Sep 5, 2023
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Updated

Transient DOS in Modem while processing RRC reconfiguration message.

Affected Software

41 affected components
Google Android
All of the following
Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Qualcomm Ar8035
All of the following
Qualcomm Qca8081 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA8081
All of the following
Qualcomm Qca8337 Firmware
Qualcomm Qca8337
All of the following
Qualcomm Qcn6024 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn6024
All of the following
Qualcomm Qcn9024 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn9024
All of the following
Qualcomm Sdx65 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx65
All of the following
Qualcomm Sdx70m Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx70m
All of the following
Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9380
All of the following
Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6855
All of the following
Qualcomm Wcn6856 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6856
Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Qualcomm Ar8035
Qualcomm Qca8081 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA8081
Qualcomm Qca8337 Firmware
Qualcomm Qca8337
Qualcomm Qcn6024 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn6024
Qualcomm Qcn9024 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcn9024
Qualcomm Sdx65 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx65
Qualcomm Sdx70m Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx70m
Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9380
Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6855
Qualcomm Wcn6856 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6856

Event History

Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21653?

CVE-2023-21653 is a vulnerability that allows for transient denial of service (DoS) attacks in modems when processing RRC (Radio Resource Control) reconfiguration messages.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-21653?

Google Android with Qualcomm AR8035 Firmware, Qualcomm QCA8081 Firmware, Qualcomm QCA8337 Firmware, Qualcomm QCN6024 Firmware, Qualcomm QCN9024 Firmware, Qualcomm SDX65 Firmware, Qualcomm SDX70m Firmware, Qualcomm WCD9380 Firmware, Qualcomm WCN6855 Firmware, and Qualcomm WCN6856 Firmware are affected by CVE-2023-21653.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-21653?

CVE-2023-21653 has a severity rating of 7.5, indicating a high severity.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21653?

To fix CVE-2023-21653, apply the patches and updates provided by Qualcomm and Google for the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21653?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21653 in the bulletins provided by Qualcomm and Google.

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