What is CVE-2023-33042?

CVE-2023-33042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-12-05.

How severe is CVE-2023-33042?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-33042 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem

CVE-2023-33042

Transient DOS in Modem after RRC Setup message is received.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.006 (45.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Qualcomm 315_5g_iot_modem
Qualcomm 315_5g_iot_modem_firmware
Qualcomm Ar8035
Qualcomm Ar8035_firmware
Qualcomm Qca6390
Qualcomm Qca6390_firmware
Qualcomm Qca6391
Qualcomm Qca6391_firmware
Qualcomm Qca6421
Qualcomm Qca6421_firmware

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

AEPP294/5ghoul-5g-nr-attacks
asset-group/5ghoul-5g-nr-attacks

References

product-security@qualcomm.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33042?: CVE-2023-33042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-12-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-33042?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-33042 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.