Qualcomm WLAN Firmware Buffer Over-read Vulnerability Allowing Transient Denial-of-Service

A buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the WLAN firmware of certain chipsets, specifically the WCN7861. This vulnerability leads to a transient denial-of-service condition by improperly handling a WLAN management frame that contains a Vendor Specific Information Element.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a transient denial-of-service condition, disrupting normal functionality for a period of time.