Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Qualcomm, Inc. — Snapdragon
Memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU micronode while executing specific sequence of commands.
8.6
0.8%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Jun 3, 2025
- Modified
- Feb 26, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Jun 3, 2025
- Federal patch due
- Jun 24, 2025
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-21479, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-21479 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-21479?
Memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU micronode while executing specific sequence of commands.
How severe is CVE-2025-21479?
CVE-2025-21479 has a CVSS base score of 8.6 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-21479 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-21479 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Jun 3, 2025, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-21479?
0.8% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 0.8% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (52% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21479?
CVE-2025-21479 is classified under CWE-863 (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization).
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