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CVE-2026-24081 Qualcomm, Inc. CVE debrief

A transient denial of service (DOS) vulnerability exists when processing a channel map with insufficient used channels and adaptive frequency hopping is fully enabled. This CVE was published on 2026-09-17T05:17:00.170Z and was last modified on 2026-09-18T19:06:08.407Z. The vulnerability affects systems using Qualcomm products. Defenders should assess their exposure and prioritize verification and mitigation efforts. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.

Vendor
Qualcomm, Inc.
Product
Snapdragon
CVSS
HIGH 7.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-17
Original CVE updated
2026-09-18
Advisory published
2026-09-17
Advisory updated
2026-09-18

Who should care

Defenders responsible for systems using Qualcomm products should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and prioritize verification and mitigation efforts.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-24081 is a transient DOS vulnerability in channel map processing with insufficient used channels and adaptive frequency hopping enabled. Defenders should prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using Qualcomm products, and assess their exposure to this vulnerability.

  • Verification of affected systems is required to determine exposure.
  • Potential for transient DOS attacks exists if vulnerable systems are not mitigated.
  • Defenders should review and implement recommended mitigations from Qualcomm.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-24081 vulnerability exists when processing a channel map with insufficient used channels and adaptive frequency hopping is fully enabled, leading to a transient denial of service (DOS). This occurs in Qualcomm products. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.4 and a HIGH severity rating. A Qualcomm security bulletin is referenced but not detailed here. Verification of affected systems is crucial.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using Qualcomm products, and assess their exposure to this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify affected systems, especially those using Qualcomm products, to assess exposure to this vulnerability.
  • Review and implement recommended mitigations from Qualcomm, if available.
  • Monitor system performance for signs of transient DOS attacks.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.4 and a HIGH severity rating. A Qualcomm security bulletin is referenced, but its contents are not detailed.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-24081 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24081

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

  • CVE-2026-24081 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24081

    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.