CVE-2023-33063: Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability

CVE-2023-33063 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2023-12-05

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Qualcomm chipsets due to memory corruption in DSP Services. This occurs during a remote call from the High-Level Operating System (HLOS) to the Digital Signal Processor (DSP).

Technologies: Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets. Vendors: Qualcomm.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2023-33063 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2023-33063 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 5 December 2023. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2023-33063?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 5 December 2023.
Which products and versions are affected?
Qualcomm 315 5G IoT Modem Firmware -; Qualcomm APQ8017 Firmware -.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-33063?
A patch was published on 2023-12-05: Qualcomm released a security bulletin and patches in December 2023. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2023-33063 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-33063?
Check whether you run Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Qualcomm 315 5G IoT Modem Firmware -
  • Qualcomm APQ8017 Firmware -

Timeline

  • 2023-12-05: disclosed
  • 2023-12-05: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
  • 2023-12-05: patched: Qualcomm released a security bulletin and patches in December 2023.
  • exploited: Reported as exploited in the wild per CISA and advisory data.

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