CVE-2021-1906
Improper handling of address deregistration on failure can lead to new GPU address allocation failure. in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute…
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- CVSS score
- 6.2 Medium
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2021-11-17)
- Weakness (CWE)
- NVD-CWE-Other
- Published
- 2021-05-07
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Improper handling of address deregistration on failure can lead to new GPU address allocation failure. in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables
Affected products
- qualcomm apq8009 firmware
- qualcomm apq8009w firmware
- qualcomm apq8017 firmware
- qualcomm apq8053 firmware
- qualcomm apq8064au firmware
- qualcomm apq8096au firmware
- qualcomm aqt1000 firmware
- qualcomm ar8031 firmware
- qualcomm ar8035 firmware
- qualcomm ar8151 firmware
- qualcomm csra6620 firmware
- qualcomm csra6640 firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2021-11-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/may-2021-bulletin
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1906
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-1906 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-1906 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2021-11-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-1906?
CVE-2021-1906 has a CVSS base score of 6.2 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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