Qualcomm WLAN Firmware Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability Leading to Transient Denial-of-Service

A buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the WLAN firmware of various chipsets, including those used in Qualcomm's Snapdragon mobile platforms and other proprietary platforms. This vulnerability can cause a transient denial-of-service condition by processing service data frames that exceed normal length limits, disrupting device matching over the neighborhood awareness network protocol.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a temporary denial-of-service condition, causing disruptions in device matching processes over the neighborhood awareness network protocol.