CVE-2020-11297

CVE-2020-11297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware 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.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• CVSS v2: 7.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware
• Published: 2021-02-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of service in WLAN module due to improper check of subtypes in logic where excessive frames are dropped in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11297?

Denial of service in WLAN module due to improper check of subtypes in logic where excessive frames are dropped in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music

How severe is CVE-2020-11297?

CVE-2020-11297 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-2020-11297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11297?

CVE-2020-11297 primarily affects Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware. In total, 263 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11297?

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-2020-11297 published?

CVE-2020-11297 was published on 2021-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (263)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8096au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csrb31024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm3003a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm6125_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm6150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm6150a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm6150l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm6350_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm640a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm640l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm640p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm7150a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm7150l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm7250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm7250b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm7350c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8008_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8009_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8150a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8150b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8150c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8150l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8350_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8350b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8350bh_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8350bhs_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm8350c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm855b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm855l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm855p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pmc1000h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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