Description
Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a memory corruption vulnerability due to an integer overflow while using alignments for memory allocation in the graphics component, affecting over 200 chipsets used in Android devices.
Required Action
Fix: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, including the March 2026 Android security update. Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-21385?
CVE-2026-21385 (Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Memory Corruption Vulnerability) is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This is an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a memory corruption vulnerability due to an integer overflow while using alignments for memory allocation in the graphics component, affecting over 200 chipsets used in Android devices.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21385?
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, including the March 2026 Android security update. Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance.
How severe is CVE-2026-21385?
CVE-2026-21385 has a CVSS score of 7.8, classified as HIGH. This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been actively exploited in the wild.
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