CVE-2023-43515: Buffer copy without checking size of input (Classic buffer overflow) in HLOS

Published Apr 1, 2024
·
Updated

Memory corruption in HLOS while running kernel address sanitizers (syzkaller) on tmecom with DEBUGFS enabled.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 Firmware
Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900
All of the following
Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware
Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800
All of the following
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile
All of the following
Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9380
All of the following
Qualcomm Wsa8830 Firmware
Qualcomm Wsa8830
All of the following
Qualcomm Wsa8835 Firmware
Qualcomm Wsa8835
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2024-04-05
SoCVersion:2024-04-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:unknown: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2024-04-05

Event History

Apr 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43515?

CVE-2023-43515 has a high severity due to memory corruption vulnerabilities that can lead to system instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-43515?

To fix CVE-2023-43515, update your Qualcomm firmware versions to the latest available that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-43515?

CVE-2023-43515 affects Qualcomm Fastconnect 6900 and 7800 firmware, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile firmware, WCD9380 firmware, and WSA8830 and WSA8835 firmware.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-43515?

CVE-2023-43515 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs while running kernel address sanitizers.

5

Is CVE-2023-43515 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2023-43515 is not specifically noted as remotely exploitable, but memory corruption vulnerabilities can potentially lead to various security risks.

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