CVE-2023-28562
CWE-120Published: September 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Memory corruption while handling payloads from remote ESL.
Risk Analysis
Qualcomm firmware components are susceptible to memory corruption when handling payloads from a remote ESL. This critical vulnerability could be leveraged by a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should apply the latest firmware updates provided by the device manufacturer for the affected Qualcomm components.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-28562 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-28562 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts