CVE-2021-1918

Name: CVE-2021-1918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-03T08:15:07.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1918 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of resource allocation in virtual machines can lead to information exposure in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of resource allocation in virtual machines can lead to information exposure in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Qca6391 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Qcm6490 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Qcs6490 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Qrb5165 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Qrb5165n Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd690 5g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd750g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd765 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd765g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd768g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd778g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd888 5g Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sm7250p Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sm7325p Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcd9370 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcd9375 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcd9380 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcd9385 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn3988 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn3991 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn3998 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn6750 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn6850 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn6851 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn6855 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wcn6856 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wsa8810 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wsa8815 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wsa8830 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Wsa8835 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/december-2021-bulletinVendor Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/december-2021-bulletinVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1918?

Improper handling of resource allocation in virtual machines can lead to information exposure in Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile

How severe is CVE-2021-1918?

CVE-2021-1918 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1918?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-1918?

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Source: NVD / NIST