CVE-2026-25262: CVE-2026-25262: Memory corruption while processing a crafted ELF file in the Primary Bootloader.
qualcomm · mdm9207 firmware · NVD published 2026-09-22 · posted 2026-09-22 · last modified 2026-10-06
What it is
Memory corruption while processing a crafted ELF file in the Primary Bootloader.
| Weakness | CWE-123 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (source: [email protected]) |
| ATT&CK tactics | n/a |
Exploitation evidence
First exploit evidence seen: 2026-09-22 (earliest date across the sources below).
Exploited in the wild
No source on this site lists in-the-wild exploitation yet (CISA KEV, VulnCheck KEV).
Public exploit code
GitHub proof-of-concept repositories
1 public repositories from 1 accounts, first seen 2026-09-22. Most starred: shurikgo/cve-2026-25262-sm8450-research (32 stars), view repository.
Verify before running: public PoCs can be malicious. Read the code and only run it in an isolated lab. A PoC means exploit code is public, not that this CVE is exploited in the wild.
Sources: nomi-sec/PoC-in-GitHub.
How to fix it
Fixed versions
NVD does not list a fixed version for this CVE. Use the vendor advisory below.
Derived from the NVD CPE configuration (versionEndExcluding / versionEndIncluding). Always confirm with the vendor advisory.
Vendor advisories and patches
- https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2026-bulletin.html (Vendor Advisory)
Detection Generic guidance
Response checklist Generic guidance
- Inventory: find every instance of the affected product and version (include internet-facing and forgotten ones).
- Patch or mitigate per the vendor advisory; if you cannot patch, remove internet exposure or apply the vendor workaround.
- Assume compromise if the system was exposed before patching: hunt for the indicators in the advisory and review logs back to the disclosure date.
- Rotate credentials and secrets stored on or used by the affected system if compromise cannot be ruled out.