Is CVE-2021-1906 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-1906 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-1906 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-1906 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-1906?

CVE-2021-1906 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-1906

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:0.15%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:35.4th

Official Description

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a detection of error condition without action vulnerability when improper handling of address deregistration on failure can lead to new GPU address allocation failure.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Detection of Error Condition Without Action Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2021-11-17

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets are affected by a detection of error condition without action vulnerability. Improper handling of address deregistration on failure can lead to new GPU address allocation failure. This high-severity flaw is actively exploited in the wild, posing a significant risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world impact.

Recommended Action

Users of devices with affected Qualcomm chipsets should apply all available security updates. Keep your device's firmware and operating system updated to mitigate this risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-1906 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-1906 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.