CVE-2024-53020: Qualcomm Snapdragon · Buffer Over-read
Affects Qualcomm SnapdragonSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches at the time of disclosure, European organizations should take proactive and layered mitigation steps: 1) Inventory and identify all devices and embedded systems using affected Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms and connectivity modules within their environment. 2) Apply any available firmware or software updates from device manufacturers or Qualcomm as soon as they are released. 3) Employ network-level protections such as RTP packet inspection and filtering to detect and block malformed RTP packets with invalid header extensions, using advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of RTP protocol analysis. 4) Segment and isolate critical systems and IoT devices to limit exposure to untrusted networks, especially those that rely on vulnerable chipsets. 5) Monitor network traffic for unusual RTP activity or signs of exploitation attempts. 6) Engage with device vendors and service providers to prioritize updates and confirm remediation status. 7) For automotive and industrial systems, coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely firmware updates and consider compensating controls such as enhanced network segmentation and anomaly detection. These steps go beyond generic patching advice by emphasizing network-level controls and asset management tailored to the affected Qualcomm platforms.
Description
Information disclosure may occur while decoding the RTP packet with invalid header extension from network.