How severe is CVE-2020-3623?

CVE-2020-3623 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-2020-3623 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-2020-3623?

CVE-2020-3623 primarily affects Qualcomm Sm8250 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3623?

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-2020-3623 published?

CVE-2020-3623 was published on 2020-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3623

CVE-2020-3623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sm8250 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Qualcomm Sm8250 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kernel failure due to load failures while running v1 path directly via kernel in Snapdragon Mobile in SM8250, SXR2130

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3623?: kernel failure due to load failures while running v1 path directly via kernel in Snapdragon Mobile in SM8250, SXR2130
How severe is CVE-2020-3623?: CVE-2020-3623 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-2020-3623 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-2020-3623?: CVE-2020-3623 primarily affects Qualcomm Sm8250 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3623?: 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-2020-3623 published?: CVE-2020-3623 was published on 2020-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/may-2020-bulletin

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm8250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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