CVE-2025-21480
Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
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Summary
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.
Affected software
Vendor: Qualcomm · Product: Multiple Chipsets
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Qualcomm
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-11261 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Improper Input Validation Vulnerability | 1.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-1905 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 1.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-21385 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Memory Corruption Vulnerability | 1.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-33107 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Integer Overflow Vulnerability | 0.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-33106 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use of Out-of-Range Pointer Offset Vulnerability | 0.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-27038 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 0.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-21479 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability | 0.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-33063 | Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 0.7% | Yes |
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