How severe is CVE-2020-3701?

CVE-2020-3701 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-2020-3701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3701?

CVE-2020-3701 primarily affects Qualcomm Saipan Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3701?

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-2020-3701 published?

CVE-2020-3701 was published on 2020-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3701

CVE-2020-3701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Saipan 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Qualcomm Saipan Firmware
Published: 2020-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free issue while processing error notification from camx driver due to not properly releasing the sequence data in Snapdragon Mobile in Saipan, SM8250, SXR2130

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3701?: Use after free issue while processing error notification from camx driver due to not properly releasing the sequence data in Snapdragon Mobile in Saipan, SM8250, SXR2130
How severe is CVE-2020-3701?: CVE-2020-3701 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-2020-3701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3701?: CVE-2020-3701 primarily affects Qualcomm Saipan Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3701?: 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-2020-3701 published?: CVE-2020-3701 was published on 2020-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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

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