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CVE-2021-30256

8.4 · HIGH

Possible stack overflow due to improper validation of camera name length before copying the name in VR Service in Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon In…

Published Oct 20, 2021CWE-787EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2021-30256 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Possible stack overflow due to improper validation of camera name length before copying the name in VR Service in Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30256?

CVE-2021-30256 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-30256?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. 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-2021-30256?

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.

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