CVE-2025-59600

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-59600?

CVE-2025-59600 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This CVE describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Qualcomm software where user-supplied data is added without proper bounds checking, leading to memory corruption. Attackers could exploit this to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. This affects systems using vulnerable Qualcomm components.

7.8 HIGH

Buffer Overflow

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Qualcomm software where user-supplied data is added without proper bounds checking, leading to memory corruption. Attackers could exploit this to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. This affects systems using vulnerable Qualcomm components.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Qualcomm software components

Versions: Specific versions not detailed in provided reference

Operating Systems: Android, embedded systems using Qualcomm chipsets

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Affects systems with vulnerable Qualcomm firmware/drivers. Exact product list requires checking vendor advisory.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution with system compromise, potentially leading to complete device takeover and data exfiltration.

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Likely Case

Application crash or denial of service, with potential for limited code execution in constrained environments.

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If Mitigated

Application crash without code execution if memory protections like ASLR/DEP are properly implemented.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: MEDIUM

Buffer overflow exploitation requires bypassing memory protections but follows standard patterns.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Refer to March 2026 Qualcomm security bulletin

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

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check Qualcomm advisory for affected components. 2. Apply firmware/driver updates from device manufacturer. 3. Reboot device after update.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input validation at application layer

all

Implement strict input validation and bounds checking in applications using affected components

Enable memory protection features

linux

Ensure ASLR, DEP/XN, and stack canaries are enabled on affected systems

sysctl -w kernel.randomize_va_space=2

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Network segmentation to isolate affected devices
Implement strict access controls and monitor for abnormal behavior

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware/driver versions against Qualcomm advisory

Check Version:

Device-specific commands vary by manufacturer (e.g., 'getprop ro.build.fingerprint' for Android)

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify updated firmware/driver version matches patched version in advisory

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Application crashes with memory access violations
Unexpected process termination

Network Indicators:

Unusual network traffic from affected devices
Exploit attempt patterns

SIEM Query:

event.category:process AND (event.action:crash OR event.action:termination) AND process.name:[affected_processes]

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-59600

CVSS v3 Score: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-126

Published: March 2, 2026

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

🔗 References

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

📋 TL;DR

💻 Affected Systems

📦 What is this software?

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Csra6640 Firmware by Qualcomm

Fastconnect 6200 Firmware by Qualcomm

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