Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Qualcomm Products
CVE-2026-21385

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm

Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

Badges

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What is CVE-2026-21385?

CVE-2026-21385 is a vulnerability found in Qualcomm products, specifically related to memory management during memory allocation processes. This flaw stems from memory corruption that occurs due to misalignments in memory allocation practices, potentially leading to unpredictable behavior within affected systems. Qualcomm's products are widely utilized in various contexts, including mobile devices and telecommunications infrastructure. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate memory resources, which can result in system instability or unauthorized access to sensitive information, adversely impacting the overall security posture of organizations that rely on these technologies.

Potential Impact of CVE-2026-21385

  1. System Instability: The memory corruption resulting from this vulnerability can lead to crashes or unexpected behavior in applications and devices utilizing Qualcomm products, making systems unreliable and potentially affecting service availability.

  2. Data Security Risks: Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain access to restricted memory areas, which could contain sensitive information or credentials, thereby posing a significant risk of data breaches.

  3. Increased Attack Surface: As devices leveraging Qualcomm products may be integrated into larger networks, the presence of this vulnerability could facilitate lateral movement within an organization's infrastructure, increasing the chances of more severe cyberattacks or the spread of malware.

CISA has reported CVE-2026-21385

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2026-21385 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Affected Version(s)

Snapdragon Snapdragon Auto 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform

Snapdragon Snapdragon Auto APQ8098

Snapdragon Snapdragon Auto AR8031

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

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