CVE-2025-21480—Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Description

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU micronode while executing specific sequence of commands.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

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.

Additional Notes

• Please check with specific vendors (OEMs,) for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/june-2025-bulletin.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21480

Related News Articles

• Google's August Patch Fixes Two Qualcomm Vulnerabilities Exploited in the WildAugust 5, 2025
• Android gets patches for Qualcomm flaws exploited in attacksAugust 5, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-863