CVE-2026-24092: Qualcomm Snapdragon memory corruption in fastboot display mode command

CVE-2026-24092 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-06-01

A security vulnerability exists in Qualcomm chipsets during the early boot process. An attacker with physical access to a device and high-level privileges could use specific commands to cause memory corruption. This could allow them to bypass security protections, potentially leading to full control over the device's hardware and data.

Technologies: Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile. Vendors: Qualcomm.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-24092 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-24092 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-24092?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 1 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-24092?
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-2026-24092 attacked?
It is attacked with physical access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-24092?
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 memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Qualcomm bootloader (fastboot) component due to improper validation of syntactic correctness of input (CWE-1286). The flaw is triggered when processing specific fastboot commands used to set the display mode. An attacker with physical access and administrative/high privileges can exploit this to achieve arbitrary code execution or a permanent denial of service. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2, with a scope change (S:C) indicating potential impact beyond the immediate boot environment. Fixes are typically distributed via OEM security updates.

Affected products

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile

Timeline

  • 2026-06-01: advisory: Qualcomm published the security bulletin and CVE details.

References

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