CVE-2023-21641
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2023-21641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An app with non-privileged access can change global system brightness and cause undesired system behavior.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An app with non-privileged access can change global system brightness and cause undesired system behavior.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Fastconnect 6900 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Fastconnect 7800 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6574au Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Qca6696 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6145p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6150p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa6155p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8145p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8150p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8155p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Sa8195p Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wcd9380 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wsa8830 Firmware | All versions |
| Qualcomm | Wsa8835 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/july-2023-bulletinPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/july-2023-bulletinPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21641?
An app with non-privileged access can change global system brightness and cause undesired system behavior.
How severe is CVE-2023-21641?
CVE-2023-21641 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21641?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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