CVE-2021-1905 · Severity: critical · CVSS 8.4 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2021-11-03
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets due to improper handling of memory mapping when multiple processes are handled simultaneously. This flaw could allow a local attacker to potentially gain elevated privileges or cause a system crash.
Yes. CVE-2021-1905 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 3 November 2021. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2021-1905?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 8.4, published 3 November 2021.
Which products and versions are affected?
Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto; Qualcomm Snapdragon Compute; Qualcomm Snapdragon Connectivity; Qualcomm Snapdragon Consumer IOT; and 6 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-1905?
A patch was published on 2021-05-01: Qualcomm released a security bulletin in May 2021 addressing the issue. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2021-1905 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2021-1905?
Check whether you run Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Affected products
Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto
Qualcomm Snapdragon Compute
Qualcomm Snapdragon Connectivity
Qualcomm Snapdragon Consumer IOT
Qualcomm Snapdragon Industrial IOT
Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon Voice & Music
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wearables
Qualcomm APQ8009 Firmware -
Qualcomm APQ8009W Firmware -
Timeline
2021-05-01: patched: Qualcomm released a security bulletin in May 2021 addressing the issue.
2021-11-03: disclosed: NVD publication date.
2021-11-03: kev added: Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
2021-11-03: exploited: Confirmed as exploited in the wild per CISA and advisory metadata.