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Qualcomm Chipsets Firmware Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the firmware of various chipsets by Qualcomm. This issue occurs when the Media Access Control (MAC) layer configures a configuration ID that exceeds the maximum supported value, leading to a transient denial-of-service condition.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a temporary denial-of-service, disrupting normal functionality by overwhelming the system or application with excessive demands or by causing it to crash or become unresponsive.

Remediation

Qualcomm has notified customers about this vulnerability and is actively sharing patches with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Instructions for applying the patch can be found in the Qualcomm March 2026 Security Bulletin.

Added: Mar 2, 2026, 5:40 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 9:24 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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