CVE-2021-30294: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Potential null pointer dereference in KGSL GPU auxiliary command due to improper validation of user input in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

Affected Software

84 affected componentsFixes available
Qualcomm Qca6174a Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6174A
Qualcomm Qca6574 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6574
Qualcomm Qca6574a Firmware
Qualcomm Qca6574a
Qualcomm Qca6574au Firmware
Qualcomm QCA6574AU
Qualcomm Qca6595au Firmware
Qualcomm Qca6595au
Qualcomm Qca6696 Firmware
Qualcomm Qca6696
Qualcomm Qca9377 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9377
Qualcomm Qcm6490 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcm6490
Qualcomm Qcs6490 Firmware
Qualcomm Qcs6490
Qualcomm Sa6145p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa6145p
Qualcomm Sa6150p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa6150p
Qualcomm Sa6155 Firmware
Qualcomm Sa6155
Qualcomm Sa6155p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa6155p
Qualcomm Sa8145p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8145p
Qualcomm Sa8150p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8150p
Qualcomm Sa8155 Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8155
Qualcomm Sa8155p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8155p
Qualcomm Sa8195p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8195p
Qualcomm Sd480 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd480
Qualcomm Sd778g Firmware
Qualcomm Sd778g
Qualcomm Sd780g Firmware
Qualcomm Sd780g
Qualcomm Sd888 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd888
Qualcomm Sd888 5g Firmware
Qualcomm Sd888 5g
Qualcomm Sdx12 Firmware
Qualcomm Sdx12
Qualcomm Sm7325 Firmware
Qualcomm Sm7325
Qualcomm Wcd9335 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9335
Qualcomm Wcd9341 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9341
Qualcomm Wcd9370 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9370
Qualcomm Wcd9375 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9375
Qualcomm Wcd9380 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9380
Qualcomm Wcd9385 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcd9385
Qualcomm Wcn3988 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn3988
Qualcomm Wcn3991 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn3991
Qualcomm Wcn6740 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6740
Qualcomm Wcn6750 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6750
Qualcomm Wcn6850 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6850
Qualcomm Wcn6851 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6851
Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware
Qualcomm WCN6855
Qualcomm Wcn6856 Firmware
Qualcomm Wcn6856
Qualcomm Wsa8830 Firmware
Qualcomm Wsa8830
Qualcomm Wsa8835 Firmware
Qualcomm Wsa8835
Google Android
android/:linux_kernel:qualcomm>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2021-09-05
SoCVersion:2021-09-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:linux_kernel:Qualcomm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2021-09-05

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 7, 2021
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Sep 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30294?

CVE-2021-30294 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-30294?

To address CVE-2021-30294, ensure that the software is updated to the latest version provided by Qualcomm that includes the patch.

3

What are the affected devices for CVE-2021-30294?

CVE-2021-30294 affects devices utilizing Qualcomm Snapdragon components, particularly those with specified firmware versions.

4

Is CVE-2021-30294 a remote exploit?

CVE-2021-30294 can potentially be exploited locally due to improper validation of user input.

5

What impact does CVE-2021-30294 have on device functionality?

CVE-2021-30294 may lead to application crashes or degraded system performance due to null pointer dereferences.

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