7.5
CWE
294
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25480

First published: Wed Oct 06 2021(Updated: )

A lack of replay attack protection in GUTI REALLOCATION COMMAND message process in Qualcomm modem prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 can lead to remote denial of service on mobile network connection.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=8.0
Android=8.1
Android=9.0
Android=10.0
Android=11.0
Qualcomm

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25480?

    CVE-2021-25480 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-25480?

    To fix CVE-2021-25480, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch released after the SMR Oct-2021 Release 1.

  • Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-25480?

    CVE-2021-25480 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-25480 protect against?

    CVE-2021-25480 lacks replay attack protection, which can lead to denial of service on the mobile network.

  • Is the Qualcomm hardware also affected by CVE-2021-25480?

    No, CVE-2021-25480 specifically affects the Qualcomm modem software and not the Qualcomm hardware itself.

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