Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipsets Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Camera Driver

Vulnerability

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the camera driver of various chipsets, including several Snapdragon mobile platforms and other Qualcomm platforms. This vulnerability allows memory corruption by processing frame requests from users without proper size validation, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or other malicious outcomes.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes memory corruption, which can lead to arbitrary code execution or other unintended behavior by disrupting normal memory management and allowing manipulation of the program's execution flow.

Remediation

Qualcomm has notified device manufacturers about this vulnerability and recommended that they deploy patches. Instructions for applying the patch can be found in the Qualcomm April 2026 Security Bulletin.

Added: Apr 6, 2026, 5:05 PM
Updated: Apr 6, 2026, 5:05 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
5.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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