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CVE-2021-1905: Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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High
Vulnerability
Published: 11/03/2021 (11/03/2021, 00:00:00 UTC)
Last modified: 10/24/2026
Source: CISA KEV
Vendor/Project: Qualcomm
Product: Multiple Chipsets

Description

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper handling of memory mapping across multiple processes. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is considered high severity. No specific affected versions or patches are provided in the available data.

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AILast updated: 10/24/2026, 08:56:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-1905 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in multiple Qualcomm chipsets. The flaw arises from improper management of memory mapping when handling multiple processes simultaneously, leading to potential use-after-free conditions. This vulnerability has been confirmed to be exploited in the wild, indicating active threat activity targeting affected devices. No detailed information on affected chipset models or firmware versions is provided, nor are there vendor advisories or patch information available in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on affected Qualcomm chipsets due to use-after-free memory corruption. Given that exploitation in the wild is confirmed, the impact is significant for devices using these chipsets. However, the exact impact scope depends on chipset deployment and usage scenarios.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Qualcomm's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting exposure to untrusted inputs and applying general security best practices for devices using Qualcomm chipsets is advisable.

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Threat ID: 6adc6f613fe894698b2dda41

Added to database: 10/24/2026, 08:42:09 UTC

Last enriched: 10/24/2026, 08:56:24 UTC

Last updated: 10/24/2026, 09:30:24 UTC

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