CVE-2023-43552
CWE-416Published: March 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Memory corruption while processing MBSSID beacon containing several subelement IE.
Risk Analysis
A memory corruption flaw exists when processing MBSSID beacons containing multiple subelement Information Elements. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise, despite the absence of active exploitation in the wild.
No public exploit is currently known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV database.
Apply the latest firmware patches released by Qualcomm for the identified AR8035, CSR8811, and FastConnect 6900 devices.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-43552 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-43552 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts