# CVE-2026-24090: Qualcomm Chipset cryptographic issue in partition table processing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-24090-qualcomm-chipset-cryptographic-issue-in-partition-table  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-01. Updated: 2026-06-01  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-24090 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-06-01

A security vulnerability in Qualcomm chipsets could allow an attacker with local access to bypass secure boot protections. By exploiting a flaw in how the device processes partition tables, an attacker could modify the startup process to run unauthorized software. This could lead to a total compromise of the device's integrity and the exposure of sensitive user data.

Technologies: [Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/snapdragon-mobile). Vendors: [Qualcomm](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/qualcomm).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-24090 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-24090 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-24090?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 1 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-24090?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-24090 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-24090?** Check whether you run Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile. 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.

## Technical details

A cryptographic vulnerability exists in Qualcomm firmware due to missing authentication for a critical function (CWE-306) during the processing of partition table entries. An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to bypass secure boot mechanisms and modify the boot flow. This allows for the execution of unsigned or malicious code early in the boot process, potentially leading to persistent device compromise. The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2026 Qualcomm security bulletin.

## Affected products

- Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile

## Timeline

- 2026-06-01: disclosed
- 2026-06-01: advisory: Published in Qualcomm June 2026 Security Bulletin

## References

- [https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/june-2026-bulletin.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/june-2026-bulletin.html)

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