<h1>Qualcomm Patches Critical Adreno GPU Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited in Android Attacks</h1>
<p>Qualcomm has addressed three critical zero-day vulnerabilities in its Adreno GPU drivers that were actively exploited in targeted attacks on Android devices. Discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, these flaws were found to affect graphics components in multiple Qualcomm chipsets.</p>
<p>The vulnerabilities include two incorrect authorization issues, identified as CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480, which could lead to memory corruption in graphics processing units, and a use-after-free vulnerability, CVE-2025-27038, in Chrome GPU drivers. These security gaps were the subjects of limited but targeted exploitation, demonstrating the need for urgent patch application.</p>
<p>Qualcomm has already released patches to OEMs, urging immediate deployment to protect devices from potential security threats. This situation mirrors prior instances where Qualcomm vulnerabilities were exploited by commercial spyware vendors and government entities for surveillance purposes. While the patches became available in May, it remains crucial for device manufacturers to apply these updates swiftly.</p>
<p>Fortunately, Google Pixel devices are not affected by these specific vulnerabilities, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group. In light of the gravity of these security issues and their impact on device security, Qualcomm emphasizes the importance of timely patching and continuous vigilance against such exploits.</p>


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Qualcomm has patched three critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Adreno GPU drivers that were actively exploited in targeted Android attacks. The flaws include two memory corruption issues and one use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome GPU drivers. Google's Threat Analysis Group discovered these exploits, which were used in limited but targeted campaigns. Patches are available to OEMs for immediate deployment, though Google Pixel devices remain unaffected.

Qualcomm Addresses Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Adreno GPUs Targeting Android Devices