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CVE-2021-1969

6.2 · MEDIUM

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, Snapd…

Published Oct 20, 2021CWE-20EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2021-1969 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/172856/Qualcomm-NPU-Use-After-Free-Information-Leak.htmlRefwww.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/october-2021-bulletinRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/172856/Qualcomm-NPU-Use-After-Free-Information-Leak.htmlRefwww.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/october-2021-bulletin

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1969?

CVE-2021-1969 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-1969?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-1969?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-1969?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-1969 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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