CVE-2023-21665 Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast in Graphics
Memory corruption in Qualcomm Graphics allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via a malicious file import.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21665?
CVE-2023-21665 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware, published on 2 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption in Graphics while importing a file.
Weakness: CWE-704
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21665?
It affects 220 products.
Products include Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware, Qualcomm 8905 Firmware, Qualcomm 8909 Firmware, Qualcomm 8917 Firmware, Qualcomm 8952 Firmware, Qualcomm 8953 Firmware and 214 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21665?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-21665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware
- CVE-2023-33107 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Integer Overflow
- CVE-2023-33063 Qualcomm Multiple Chipsets Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-27034 Improper Validation of Array Index in Multi-Mode Call Processor
- CVE-2023-22388 Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in Multi-mode Call Processor
- CVE-2023-28578 Improper Input Validation in Services
Sources
Also known as 3400722, A-271879598, ASB-A-271879598, GHSA-vhmc-97xx-rvxh.