CVE-2023-33053 Improper Validation of Array Index in Kernel
An attacker can exploit improper array index validation in the Qualcomm kernel to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-33053?
CVE-2023-33053 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, published on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption in Kernel while parsing metadata.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33053?
It affects 117 products.
Products include Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 214 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 216 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 316 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 318 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 3210 Platform Firmware and 111 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33053?
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-2023-33053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware
Sources
Also known as 3453941, A-299146326, ASB-A-299146326, GHSA-pqvh-6cg8-v256, ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2023-33053, ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2023-33053 and 1 more.