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CVE-2021-35112: A user with user level permission can access graphics protected region due to improper access control in re...

A user with user level permission can access graphics protected region due to improper access control in register configuration in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables

HighCVSS 8.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-35112 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon access-control flaw that could let a local user reach a graphics protected region. For organizations, the concern is device integrity and confidentiality across many Snapdragon-powered mobile, IoT, automotive, compute, wearable, and connectivity platforms.

Executive priority

High priority for fleets containing affected Snapdragon-based devices, especially managed mobile, IoT, automotive, or embedded systems. The main action is inventory-driven remediation through Qualcomm and OEM firmware guidance.

Technical view

The issue is improper access control in register configuration. Qualcomm describes user-level access to a graphics protected region. CVSS 3.1 is 8.4 with local attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and product families. The bundle names many affected parts but does not identify specific OEM device models, firmware builds, or operating systems.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. Treat it as a serious local device compromise risk, but do not assume internet-scale remote exploitation from this bundle.

Researcher notes

The bundle lacks exploit details, patch version mapping, and OEM model mapping. Validation should focus on chipset presence, vendor bulletin alignment, and firmware provenance rather than generic software package checks.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.
  • Check Qualcomm's April 2022 bulletin for vendor guidance.
  • Check OEM firmware advisories for CVE-2021-35112 coverage.
  • Prioritize firmware updates for high-value managed devices.
  • Restrict untrusted local code where affected devices cannot be updated.

Validation and detection

  • Map asset hardware identifiers to the affected Qualcomm chipset list.
  • Verify OEM firmware or security bulletin references CVE-2021-35112.
  • Confirm managed devices run firmware containing applicable vendor guidance.
  • Review EDR or MDM posture for untrusted local app execution.
  • Track exceptions where OEM update evidence is unavailable.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.4CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.4High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-35112Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Qualcomm, Inc.Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon WearablesAPQ8009W, AQT1000, AR8031, AR8035, CSRA6620, CSRA6640, MDM9150, MSM8909W, QAM8295P, QCA6174A, QCA6390, QCA6391, QCA6426, QCA6436, QCA6574A, QCA6574AU, QCA6595AU, QCA6696, QCA8337, QCA9377, QCM2290, QCM4290, QCM6125, QCM6490, QCS2290, QCS405, QCS410, QCS4290, QCS603, QCS605, QCS610, QCS6125, QCS6490, QET4101, QRB5165, QRB5165M, QRB5165N, QSW8573, Qualcomm215, SA515M, SA6145P, SA6150P, SA6155P, SA8145P, SA8150P, SA8155P, SA8195P, SA8295P, SD 8 Gen1 5G, SD205, SD210, SD429, SD460, SD480, SD662, SD765, SD765G, SD768G, SD778G, SD780G, SD855, SD865 5G, SD870, SD888, SD888 5G, SDA429W, SDM429W, SDX12, SDX24, SDX55, SDX55M, SDXR2 5G, SM6375, SM7250P, SM7315, SM7325P, SW5100, SW5100P, WCD9335, WCD9340, WCD9341, WCD9360, WCD9370, WCD9375, WCD9380, WCD9385, WCN3610, WCN3620, WCN3660B, WCN3910, WCN3950, WCN3980, WCN3988, WCN3990, WCN3991, WCN3998, WCN3999, WCN6740, WCN6750, WCN6850, WCN6851, WCN6855, WCN6856, WSA8810, WSA8815, WSA8830, WSA8835Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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