Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-1957

First published: Thu Sep 09 2021(Updated: )

Improper Access Control when ACL link encryption is failed and ACL link is not disconnected during reconnection with paired device in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm apq8017 firmware
Qualcomm apq8017
Qualcomm qca6174a firmware
Qualcomm qca6174a
Qualcomm qca6390 firmware
Qualcomm qca6390
qualcomm qca6391 firmware
qualcomm qca6391
qualcomm qca6421 firmware
qualcomm qca6421
qualcomm qca6426 firmware
qualcomm qca6426
qualcomm qca6431 firmware
qualcomm qca6431
qualcomm qca6436 firmware
qualcomm qca6436
qualcomm qca6574au firmware
qualcomm qca6574au
qualcomm qca6696 firmware
qualcomm qca6696
Qualcomm qcm6125 firmware
Qualcomm qcm6125
qualcomm qcs610 firmware
qualcomm qcs610
Qualcomm qcs6125 firmware
Qualcomm qcs6125
qualcomm qrb5165 firmware
qualcomm qrb5165
Qualcomm Qualcomm215 Firmware
Qualcomm Qualcomm215
Qualcomm sa6145p firmware
Qualcomm sa6145p
Qualcomm sa6150p firmware
Qualcomm sa6150p
Qualcomm Sa6155p Firmware
qualcomm SA6155P
qualcomm sa8145p firmware
qualcomm sa8145p
Qualcomm sa8150p firmware
Qualcomm sa8150p
Qualcomm sa8155p firmware
Qualcomm sa8155p
Qualcomm sa8195p firmware
Qualcomm sa8195p
qualcomm sd855 firmware
qualcomm sd855
qualcomm sd865 5g firmware
qualcomm sd865 5g
Qualcomm sd870 firmware
Qualcomm sd870
Qualcomm sdx55 firmware
Qualcomm sdx55
Qualcomm sdx55m firmware
Qualcomm sdx55m
qualcomm sdxr2 5g firmware
qualcomm sdxr2 5g
Qualcomm wcd9326 firmware
Qualcomm wcd9326
Qualcomm wcd9335 firmware
qualcomm wcd9335
qualcomm wcd9341 firmware
qualcomm wcd9341
Qualcomm wcd9370 firmware
Qualcomm wcd9370
qualcomm wcd9380 firmware
qualcomm wcd9380
qualcomm wcd9385 firmware
qualcomm wcd9385
Qualcomm wcn3610 firmware
Qualcomm wcn3610
Qualcomm wcn3615 firmware
Qualcomm wcn3615
Qualcomm wcn3660b firmware
Qualcomm wcn3660b
Qualcomm Wcn3680 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn3680
Qualcomm WCN3950 Firmware
qualcomm wcn3950
qualcomm wcn3980 firmware
Qualcomm Wcn3980
qualcomm wcn3990 firmware
qualcomm wcn3990
Qualcomm wcn3998 firmware
Qualcomm wcn3998
Qualcomm WCN6850 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6850 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6851 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6851 Firmware
qualcomm wsa8810 firmware
qualcomm wsa8810
qualcomm wsa8815 firmware
qualcomm wsa8815

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-1957?

    CVE-2021-1957 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to improper access control in affected Qualcomm devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-1957?

    To remediate CVE-2021-1957, it is recommended to update the firmware of affected Qualcomm devices to the latest version provided by Qualcomm.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-1957?

    CVE-2021-1957 impacts various Qualcomm devices, including those in the Snapdragon Auto, Compute, Connectivity, and Mobile lineups.

  • What causes CVE-2021-1957 vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-1957 arises from improper access control when ACL (Access Control List) link encryption fails and the link is not properly disconnected during reconnection.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-1957?

    Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2021-1957, so it is crucial to apply firmware updates as soon as they are available.

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