Qualcomm Video Firmware Memory Corruption Vulnerability Allowing Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability

A memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in Qualcomm video firmware. This issue arises from improper handling of manipulated payloads, which can lead to classic buffer overflow conditions. The vulnerability is present in several chipsets, including those used in mobile platforms, automotive applications, and various connectivity solutions.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes memory corruption, which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition by crashing the device.

Remediation

Qualcomm has developed patches for this vulnerability, which are being shared with device manufacturers. Instructions for applying the patch can be found in the Qualcomm July 2025 Security Bulletin.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
7.8
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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