CVE-2020-11268

CVE-2020-11268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8009 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• CVSS v2: 5.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Qualcomm Apq8009
• Published: 2021-05-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential UE reset while decoding a crafted Sib1 or SIB1 that schedules unsupported SIBs and can lead to denial of service in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Mobile

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11268?

Potential UE reset while decoding a crafted Sib1 or SIB1 that schedules unsupported SIBs and can lead to denial of service in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Mobile

How severe is CVE-2020-11268?

CVE-2020-11268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11268?

CVE-2020-11268 primarily affects Qualcomm Apq8009. In total, 86 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11268?

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-2020-11268 published?

CVE-2020-11268 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (86)

• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:apq8009:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:apq8016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:apq8074:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:apq8084:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:apq8094:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:ar6003:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm8215:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm8215m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm8615m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9215:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9235m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9310:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9609:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9615:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9615m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9635m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9640:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:mdm9645:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8108:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8208:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8209:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8216:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8274:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8608:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8674:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8916:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8929:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8939:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8974:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8974p:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:msm8994:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8841:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8909:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8916:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8941:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pm8994:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pmd9635:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pmd9645:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:qualcomm:pmi8994:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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