Qualcomm Chipsets Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in WLAN Host Communication

Vulnerability

A buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in various chipsets by Qualcomm, which can lead to a transient denial-of-service condition. This issue arises while processing the EHT operation information element in the received beacon frame.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a transient denial-of-service condition by improperly handling the EHT operation in beacon frames, which can disrupt normal communication processes.

Remediation

Qualcomm has released patches for this vulnerability. Instructions for applying the patch can be found in the Qualcomm June 2025 Security Bulletin.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
7.8
impact
0.6
exploitability
5.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.0

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