CVE-2026-25288
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Transient Denial of Service in Qualcomm Chipset Firmware

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Qualcomm, Inc.

Description
Transient DOS when processing a short target wake time channel usage response frame with insufficient packet size.

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-25288
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52736

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-126 The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a temporary denial of service (DOS) condition that occurs when processing a short target wake time channel usage response frame with an insufficient packet size. This means an attacker could send a maliciously crafted frame that causes the system to become unresponsive temporarily.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to system downtime or degraded performance if exploited. It may cause network devices or systems to stop responding temporarily, disrupting normal operations and potentially leading to loss of service.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes a transient denial of service (DOS) condition, which could disrupt the availability of affected systems. For compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA, availability is a key requirement, so such disruptions may lead to non-compliance if not addressed promptly.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Qualcomm components to the latest patched versions. Monitor network traffic for malformed target wake time channel usage response frames. Apply vendor-supplied security patches as soon as available.

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