CVE-2024-23375
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm network scanning functionality that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. It affects devices using Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable firmware. The vulnerability occurs during network scan requests.
💻 Affected Systems
- Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable firmware
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, data theft, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Denial of service causing device crashes or instability, potentially requiring physical reset.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Memory corruption vulnerabilities typically require specific conditions to achieve reliable exploitation. No public exploit code is known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Qualcomm October 2024 security bulletin for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/october-2024-bulletin.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check Qualcomm October 2024 security bulletin for your specific chipset. 2. Obtain firmware update from device manufacturer. 3. Apply firmware update following manufacturer instructions. 4. Reboot device to complete installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable unnecessary network scanning
allReduce attack surface by limiting network scanning functionality where not required
Network segmentation
allIsolate affected devices from untrusted networks to prevent exploitation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can communicate with affected devices
- Monitor for abnormal network scanning behavior or device crashes that might indicate exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version against Qualcomm's October 2024 security bulletin for your specific chipset modelCheck Version:
Device-specific commands vary by manufacturer; typically 'cat /proc/version' or checking device settings > about phone > software informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to a version listed as patched in Qualcomm's advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected device reboots
- Kernel panic logs
- Memory corruption error messages in system logs
Network Indicators:
- Abnormal network scan patterns
- Unexpected network packets to wireless interfaces
SIEM Query:
Search for: (event_category:crash OR error:memory_corruption) AND device_vendor:Qualcomm