HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-33106
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-33106

Published: December 5, 2023

EPSS:0.16%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:36.9th

Official Description

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use of out-of-range pointer offset vulnerability due to memory corruption in Graphics while submitting a large list of sync points in an AUX command to the IOCTL_KGSL_GPU_AUX_COMMAND.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use of Out-of-Range Pointer Offset Vulnerability

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use of out-of-range pointer offset vulnerability due to memory corruption in Graphics while submitting a large list of sync points in an AUX command to the IOCTL_KGSL_GPU_AUX_COMMAND.

Added to KEV: 2023-12-05Federal patch deadline: 2023-12-26
Required Action (CISA)

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets are affected by a use of out-of-range pointer offset vulnerability due to memory corruption in Graphics. This can occur when submitting a large list of sync points in an AUX command to the IOCTL_KGSL_GPU_AUX_COMMAND. This is a high-severity flaw with confirmed exploitation in the wild.

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-2023-33106 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-2023-33106 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Qualcomm
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-33106
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)0.16%
PublishedDec 5, 2023

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-33106 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.