How severe is CVE-2021-1910?

CVE-2021-1910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-1910 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1910?

CVE-2021-1910 primarily affects Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware. In total, 373 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1910?

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-2021-1910 published?

CVE-2021-1910 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1910

CVE-2021-1910 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware
Published: 2021-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free in video due to lack of input buffer length check in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1910?: Double free in video due to lack of input buffer length check in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
How severe is CVE-2021-1910?: CVE-2021-1910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-1910 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1910?: CVE-2021-1910 primarily affects Qualcomm Apq8009 Firmware. In total, 373 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1910?: 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-2021-1910 published?: CVE-2021-1910 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 (373)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8009_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8009w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8053_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8064au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:ar8151_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm10055_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm10056_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8917_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8953_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm215_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm3003a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm4125_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm4250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm439_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm456_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:pm6250_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:pm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm660a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm660l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm670_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm670a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:pm670l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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