CVE-2021-1969

Description

Improper validation of kernel buffer address while copying information back to user buffer can lead to kernel memory information exposure to user space in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory qualcomm.com
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
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References

Link Tags
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/october-2021-bulletin patch vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172856/Qualcomm-NPU-Use-After-Free-Information-Leak.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1969?
CVE-2021-1969 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1969?
To fix CVE-2021-1969, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1969 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1969 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1969?
CVE-2021-1969 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables.
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