CVE-2025-47346

7.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability involves memory corruption in the trusted application's secure logging command processing, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. It affects systems using Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable trusted applications, primarily impacting mobile devices and embedded systems.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Qualcomm chipsets with vulnerable trusted applications
Versions: Specific versions not publicly detailed in the reference
Operating Systems: Android and other embedded OS using Qualcomm chips
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Requires access to trusted application interfaces; typically requires local access or malicious app installation

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of the trusted execution environment, allowing persistent malware installation, credential theft, and device takeover.

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Likely Case

Application crashes, denial of service, or limited information disclosure from the trusted environment.

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If Mitigated

Isolated crashes in trusted applications without affecting the main operating system.

🌐 Internet-Facing: LOW
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

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

Exploitation requires understanding of trusted application memory layout and secure logging mechanisms

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Refer to Qualcomm January 2026 security bulletin

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

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check device manufacturer for firmware updates. 2. Apply Qualcomm-provided patches through OEM updates. 3. Reboot device after update installation.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable unnecessary trusted applications

all

Reduce attack surface by disabling non-essential trusted applications

Restrict trusted application access

all

Implement strict access controls to trusted application interfaces

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Isolate affected devices from critical networks
  • Implement application allowlisting to prevent malicious app installation

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware version against Qualcomm security bulletin; examine trusted application logs for corruption indicators

Check Version:

Device-specific commands vary by manufacturer; typically in Settings > About Phone > Build Number

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version has been updated to patched version; test secure logging functionality

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Trusted application crashes
  • Secure logging failures
  • Memory access violations in trusted environment

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual trusted application communication patterns

SIEM Query:

Search for trusted application crash events or secure logging failures in device logs

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