How severe is CVE-2021-35087?

CVE-2021-35087 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-2021-35087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35087?

CVE-2021-35087 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35087?

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-2021-35087 published?

CVE-2021-35087 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35087

CVE-2021-35087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Possible null pointer access due to improper validation of system information message to be processed in Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35087?: Possible null pointer access due to improper validation of system information message to be processed in Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile
How severe is CVE-2021-35087?: CVE-2021-35087 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-2021-35087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35087?: CVE-2021-35087 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35087?: 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-2021-35087 published?: CVE-2021-35087 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/may-2022-bulletin

Affected products (41)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6391_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8337_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_8_gen1_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd480_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd690_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd695_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd765_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd765g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd768g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd778g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd780g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd865_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd870_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd888_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx55_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx55m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx65_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7250p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9341_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9385_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3988_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3991_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6740_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6750_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6851_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6855_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6856_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8815_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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