CVE-2025-21479 HIGH

CVE-2025-21479: Incorrect Authorization in Graphics

Vendor Qualcomm, Inc.
Product Snapdragon
Weakness CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published June 3, 2025
Last update February 26, 2026

CVSS base score

8.6/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU micronode while executing specific sequence of commands.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

June 3, 2025 CVE published
February 26, 2026 Record updated