CVE-2023-43548
CWE-120Published: March 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Memory corruption while parsing qcp clip with invalid chunk data size.
Risk Analysis
This critical memory corruption issue occurs when parsing QCP clip data with invalid chunk sizes. The high severity rating indicates a significant risk to system integrity and availability.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, but there is no known public exploit or evidence of exploitation in the KEV catalog.
Update firmware for the affected Qualcomm AQT1000 and FastConnect 6200/6700 series products to the latest available versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-43548 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
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-43548 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts