CVE-2025-47331

6.1 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes an information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm firmware that leaks sensitive data when processing firmware events. It affects devices using vulnerable Qualcomm chipsets, potentially exposing system information to attackers.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable firmware
Versions: Specific versions not detailed in reference
Operating Systems: Android, embedded systems using Qualcomm chips
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Affects devices with vulnerable Qualcomm firmware versions; exact product list requires checking Qualcomm advisory

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Attackers could extract sensitive system information, cryptographic keys, or memory contents leading to further system compromise.

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Likely Case

Limited information disclosure revealing system configuration details or partial memory contents.

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If Mitigated

Minimal impact with proper access controls and network segmentation in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation requires local access or ability to trigger firmware events; no public exploit available

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Check Qualcomm January 2026 security bulletin

Vendor Advisory: https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/january-2026-bulletin.html

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check Qualcomm advisory for affected chipsets 2. Obtain firmware updates from device manufacturer 3. Apply firmware updates following manufacturer instructions 4. Reboot device

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Restrict physical access

all

Limit physical access to devices to prevent local exploitation

Network segmentation

all

Isolate affected devices from sensitive networks

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement strict access controls to limit who can interact with affected devices
  • Monitor for unusual firmware event activity and information disclosure attempts

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware version against Qualcomm advisory; use manufacturer-specific commands to query firmware version

Check Version:

Manufacturer-specific (e.g., 'getprop ro.bootloader' on Android devices)

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version has been updated to patched version per Qualcomm bulletin

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual firmware event logs
  • Unexpected information access attempts in system logs

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual outbound data from embedded devices
  • Anomalous firmware communication patterns

SIEM Query:

Search for firmware-related error events or unauthorized access attempts to firmware interfaces

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