CVE-2025-47366

7.1 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

A cryptographic vulnerability in Qualcomm's Trusted Zone when triggered by the High-Level Operating System (HLOS) providing incorrect input. This allows potential cryptographic bypass or manipulation affecting devices using Qualcomm chipsets with outdated firmware.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Qualcomm chipsets with Trusted Zone implementation
Versions: Specific versions not detailed in reference; affected versions would be those prior to February 2026 security updates
Operating Systems: Android and other mobile/embedded OS using Qualcomm chips
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Requires HLOS to provide malformed input to trigger the outdated code path in Trusted Zone

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of cryptographic protections, allowing decryption of sensitive data, authentication bypass, or execution of unauthorized code in secure contexts.

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Likely Case

Partial cryptographic bypass enabling data leakage or integrity violations in secure applications.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation and updated firmware preventing exploitation.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

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

Exploitation requires HLOS-level access and specific triggering conditions; no public exploits known as of reference date

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: February 2026 security updates from Qualcomm

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

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check device manufacturer for firmware updates. 2. Apply Qualcomm February 2026 security patches. 3. Reboot device after update. 4. Verify patch installation through version checks.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation Enhancement

all

Implement strict input validation in HLOS to prevent malformed inputs from reaching Trusted Zone

Trusted Zone Access Restriction

all

Limit HLOS access to Trusted Zone functionality to essential operations only

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices
  • Monitor for unusual cryptographic operations or Trusted Zone access patterns

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware version against Qualcomm's February 2026 security bulletin; devices with pre-February 2026 patches are likely vulnerable

Check Version:

Device-specific commands vary by manufacturer; typically 'getprop ro.build.version.security_patch' on Android devices

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version includes February 2026 security updates; check Qualcomm patch status through device settings or manufacturer tools

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual Trusted Zone access patterns
  • Cryptographic operation failures
  • HLOS-to-TrustedZone communication errors

Network Indicators:

  • Anomalous secure communication patterns
  • Unexpected cryptographic protocol usage

SIEM Query:

Search for Trusted Zone access logs with malformed input patterns or cryptographic exceptions

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