How severe is CVE-2019-2281?

CVE-2019-2281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-2281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-2281?

CVE-2019-2281 primarily affects Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-2281 published?

CVE-2019-2281 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-2281

CVE-2019-2281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware
Published: 2019-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated bitmap image can be loaded in to memory and subsequently cause execution of unverified code. in Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in QCS405, QCS605, SD 636, SD 665, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX24, SXR1130

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2281?: An unauthenticated bitmap image can be loaded in to memory and subsequently cause execution of unverified code. in Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music in QCS405, QCS605, SD 636, SD 665, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 730, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX24, SXR1130
How severe is CVE-2019-2281?: CVE-2019-2281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-2281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-2281?: CVE-2019-2281 primarily affects Qualcomm Qcs405 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-2281 published?: CVE-2019-2281 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs405_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs605_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_636_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_665_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_675_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_712_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_710_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_670_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_730_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_8cx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sda660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx24_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr1130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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