CVE-2023-33063
Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability due to memory corruption in DSP Services during a remote call from HLOS to DSP.
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-12-05, remediation due 2023-12-26)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-416
- Published
- 2023-12-05
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability due to memory corruption in DSP Services during a remote call from HLOS to DSP.
Affected products
- qualcomm 315 5g iot modem firmware
- qualcomm apq8017 firmware
- qualcomm aqt1000 firmware
- qualcomm ar8031 firmware
- qualcomm ar8035 firmware
- qualcomm ar9380 firmware
- qualcomm c-v2x 9150 firmware
- qualcomm csr8811 firmware
- qualcomm csra6620 firmware
- qualcomm csra6640 firmware
- qualcomm csrb31024 firmware
- qualcomm wcn3991 firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-12-26.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/december-2023-bulletin
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-33063
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-33063 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-33063 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-12-05, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-12-26. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33063?
CVE-2023-33063 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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