Description
Memory Corruption when processing multiple IOCTL calls with the same buffer file descriptor input.
Published: 2026-07-06
Score: 6.6 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is triggered when a Qualcomm Snapdragon kernel module processes multiple IOCTL calls that share the same buffer file‑descriptor input. The use‑after‑free condition occurs after the underlying object has already been freed, leading to memory corruption in the driver. This corruption can cause the driver to crash, which may result in a denial of service. The description provided does not indicate that arbitrary code execution is possible.

Affected Systems

Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and their associated software stack are affected. The advisory does not list specific firmware or driver versions, so any device implementing the vulnerable image‑processing kernel module on a Snapdragon SoC could be impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 6.6 indicates a medium risk level. The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a very low likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation would involve sending crafted IOCTL requests to the vulnerable driver. Based on the description, the attack vector is inferred to be local or to require a meaning an attacker that can interact with the driver.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 23, 2026 at 14:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Monitor Qualcomm’s release notes and security advisories for an update that addresses the use‑after‑free flaw.
  • Restrict the vulnerable kernel module’s IOCTL interface to trusted processes by configuring appropriate capabilities or kernel‑level access controls.
  • Enable advanced security frameworks such as SELinux or AppArmor to limit the impact scope of the driver.
  • Apply memory‑management safeguards consistent with CWE‑416 recommendations, ensuring that freed objects are not accessed while still in use.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 23, 2026 at 14:26 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Qualcomm
Qualcomm snapdragon
Vendors & Products Qualcomm
Qualcomm snapdragon

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Memory Corruption when processing multiple IOCTL calls with the same buffer file descriptor input.
Title Use After Free in Computer Vision
Weaknesses CWE-416
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L'}


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Qualcomm Snapdragon
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: qualcomm

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-07T13:11:08.093Z

Reserved: 2025-09-18T03:19:23.202Z

Link: CVE-2025-59617

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-06T20:54:02.991Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-23T14:30:17Z

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