CVE-2020-11242

CVE-2020-11242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Pm660 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
• CVSS v2: 7.2
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Qualcomm Pm660 Firmware
• Published: 2021-04-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

User could gain access to secure memory due to incorrect argument into address range validation api used in SDI to capture requested contents in Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11242?

User could gain access to secure memory due to incorrect argument into address range validation api used in SDI to capture requested contents in Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

How severe is CVE-2020-11242?

CVE-2020-11242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11242?

CVE-2020-11242 primarily affects Qualcomm Pm660 Firmware. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11242?

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-2020-11242 published?

CVE-2020-11242 was published on 2021-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/april-2021-bulletin

Affected products (38)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm660a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm660l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm855a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pmm855au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qat3514_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qat3522_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qat3550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6564a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6564au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qet4100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qet4101_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qet4200aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qln1021aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qln1031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qln1036aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qpa4340_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qpa4360_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qpa5460_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qtc800h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qtc800s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:rsw8577_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd455_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd636_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdr660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:smb1351_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9335_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9340_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9341_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3950_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3990_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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