CVE-2026-25264
Received Received - Intake

Privilege Escalation in Qualcomm Chipset Firmware

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: Qualcomm, Inc.

Description
Privilege escalation due to weak configuration during package extraction process.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-09-22
AI Q&A
2026-09-22
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-25264
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84347

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper configuration during the extraction of software packages. It allows a local attacker with limited permissions to gain higher privileges on the system by exploiting weak settings in the package handling process.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify system configurations, or install malicious software. The high CVSS score (8.8) indicates significant risk, including potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security). Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust if such vulnerabilities are exploited.

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