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CVE-2025-59615 Qualcomm, Inc. CVE debrief

A memory corruption vulnerability exists due to improper synchronization when invoking device input/output control operations for mapping and unmapping persistent memory buffers. This CVE record was published on 2026-07-06T21:16:52.077Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability affects devices with Qualcomm processors. Users should review the vendor's security bulletin for patches and apply them as available. The CVSS score is 6.6, indicating a medium severity. The vulnerability can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions.

Vendor
Qualcomm, Inc.
Product
Snapdragon
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-06
Original CVE updated
2026-09-29
Advisory published
2026-07-06
Advisory updated
2026-09-29

Who should care

Users of devices with Qualcomm processors should review the vendor's security bulletin for patches and apply them as available. This includes operators, administrators, and security teams responsible for maintaining device security. Additionally, vulnerability management teams should prioritize patching affected devices to prevent potential exploitation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-59615, is caused by improper synchronization during device input/output control operations. This can lead to memory corruption. The affected products are those with Qualcomm processors. The CVSS score is 6.6, indicating a medium severity. To mitigate this vulnerability, apply patches from Qualcomm as available and review device configurations for secure settings. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction to exploit.

Defensive priority

Apply patches from Qualcomm as available; review device configurations for secure settings; monitor for updates from Qualcomm

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches from Qualcomm as available
  • Review device configurations for secure settings
  • Monitor for updates from Qualcomm
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability. A security bulletin from Qualcomm is available for review. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify affected deployments and apply patches as available. Additional information from Qualcomm may be necessary for comprehensive risk assessment.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-59615 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59615

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-59615 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59615

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.