How severe is CVE-2024-21479?

CVE-2024-21479 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-2024-21479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21479?

CVE-2024-21479 primarily affects Qualcomm Wsa8835 Firmware. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21479?

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.

Does CVE-2024-21479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19188.

When was CVE-2024-21479 published?

CVE-2024-21479 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21479

CVE-2024-21479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Wsa8835 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19188
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Qualcomm Wsa8835 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Transient DOS during music playback of ALAC content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21479?: Transient DOS during music playback of ALAC content.
How severe is CVE-2024-21479?: CVE-2024-21479 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-2024-21479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21479?: CVE-2024-21479 primarily affects Qualcomm Wsa8835 Firmware. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21479?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-21479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19188.
When was CVE-2024-21479 published?: CVE-2024-21479 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/august-2024-bulletin.html

Affected products (95)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8832_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8815_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wsa8810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6740_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3990_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3988_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3950_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3680b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3660b_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3610_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9341_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9340_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcd9335_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:talynplus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sxr2130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sw5100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:srv1m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:srv1h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_xr2_5g_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x75_5g_modem-rf_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x72_5g_modem-rf_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_x55_5g_modem-rf_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_wear_4100\+_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_w5\+_gen_1_wearable_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_auto_5g_modem-rf_gen_2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_870_5g_mobile_platform_\(sm8250-ac\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_865\+_5g_mobile_platform_\(sm8250-ab\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_865_5g_mobile_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_835_mobile_pc_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_8\+_gen_1_mobile_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_8_gen_1_mobile_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_4_gen_2_mobile_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx55_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd865_5g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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