Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-59615 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon-related memory corruption issue in computer vision handling. It requires local access, some privileges, and user interaction, which lowers mass-exploitation risk. If exploited on affected devices, impact could include significant integrity compromise and limited confidentiality or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority supplier firmware issue. It is not currently reported as actively exploited, but affected devices may be broadly distributed across mobile, wireless, audio, XR, and collaboration platforms. Prioritize inventory and OEM update tracking over emergency response.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-416 use-after-free caused by improper synchronization during device input/output control operations for mapping and unmapping persistent memory buffers. Qualcomm rates it medium with CVSS 3.1 score 6.6. The scope is changed, with local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to products using the Qualcomm parts listed in the CVE record and Qualcomm July 2026 bulletin. The affected list spans Snapdragon, FastConnect, WCN, WCD, WSA, XR, and related platforms. Organizations should map exposure through device models and OEM firmware, not only chipset names.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is indicated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation is not described as remote; the CVSS vector requires local access, low privileges, user interaction, and high attack complexity. Public sources provided do not include exploit details.
Researcher notes
Key unknowns remain in the provided sources: affected driver versions, patch identifiers, and OEM rollout details are not specified. The vulnerability involves persistent memory buffer map/unmap synchronization and use-after-free behavior. Avoid assuming exposure unless the device contains one of the listed Qualcomm products and relevant OEM software path.
Mitigation direction
- Review Qualcomm’s July 2026 security bulletin for vendor guidance.
- Identify devices using the listed Qualcomm components or platforms.
- Check OEM firmware and driver advisories for applicable updates.
- Prioritize managed mobile, XR, conferencing, and embedded devices using affected chipsets.
- Apply vendor-provided updates when available through OEM channels.
Validation and detection
- Compare asset hardware inventories against Qualcomm’s affected product list.
- Confirm OEM firmware build dates and security bulletin coverage.
- Track remediation status by device model and supplier.
- Monitor Qualcomm and OEM advisories for updated affected-product or fix information.
- Verify the CVE is not newly added to KEV or exploitation reports.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L0.85.3qualcommVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/july-2026-bulletin.htmlCVE reference, qualcomm
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CWE details
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Use After Free
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