Qualcomm Windows WLAN Host Memory Corruption Vulnerability via IOCTL Call
Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in the Windows WLAN Host component of various chipsets. This issue arises when an IOCTL call is made from user-space to read board data, leading to improper memory handling.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability causes memory corruption, which can potentially be leveraged to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
Remediation
Qualcomm has notified device manufacturers about this vulnerability and recommended patching. Instructions for applying the patch can be found in the January 2025 Qualcomm Security Bulletin.
Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
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