How severe is CVE-2020-11185?

CVE-2020-11185 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-2020-11185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11185?

CVE-2020-11185 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar9380. In total, 195 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11185?

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-2020-11185 published?

CVE-2020-11185 was published on 2021-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11185

CVE-2020-11185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar9380 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar9380
Published: 2021-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bound issue in WLAN driver while processing vdev responses from firmware due to lack of validation of data received from firmware in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11185?: Out of bound issue in WLAN driver while processing vdev responses from firmware due to lack of validation of data received from firmware in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
How severe is CVE-2020-11185?: CVE-2020-11185 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-2020-11185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11185?: CVE-2020-11185 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar9380. In total, 195 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11185?: 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-2020-11185 published?: CVE-2020-11185 was published on 2021-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (195)

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