Is CVE-2025-27038 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-27038 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-27038 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-27038 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-27038?

CVE-2025-27038 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2025-27038

Published: June 3, 2025

EPSS:1.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:77.4th

Official Description

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.

Added to KEV: 2025-06-03Federal patch deadline: 2025-06-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Qualcomm chipsets allows for memory corruption when rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome due to a use-after-free flaw. This is a high-severity issue with confirmed in-the-wild exploitation, making it an urgent concern despite a low EPSS score.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply available updates for Qualcomm Adreno GPU drivers and Chrome as soon as they are released. Regularly update your operating system and applications to ensure all security patches are applied.

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-2025-27038 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-2025-27038 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.