Overview
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.
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-2025-21479
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-21479 |
| Vendor / Product | Qualcomm — Multiple Chipsets |
| NVD Published | 2025-06-03 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-28 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.6 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-863 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2025-06-03 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2025-06-24 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2025-06-24.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2025-06-24 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2025-21479 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |