How severe is CVE-2024-21480?

CVE-2024-21480 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-2024-21480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21480?

CVE-2024-21480 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 115 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21480?

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-2024-21480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19189.

When was CVE-2024-21480 published?

CVE-2024-21480 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21480

CVE-2024-21480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19189
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption while playing audio file having large-sized input buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21480?: Memory corruption while playing audio file having large-sized input buffer.
How severe is CVE-2024-21480?: CVE-2024-21480 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-2024-21480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21480?: CVE-2024-21480 primarily affects Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware. In total, 115 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21480?: 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-2024-21480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19189.
When was CVE-2024-21480 published?: CVE-2024-21480 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (115)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_6900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_7800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8255p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8295p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8650p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8775p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qamsrv1h_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qamsrv1m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6174a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6584au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6595au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6678aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6696_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6698aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6797aq_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8081_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca8337_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcc710_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm4325_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm4490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm5430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm8550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6224_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn6274_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs4490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs5430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs6490_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs8550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qep8111_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qfw7114_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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