CVE-2023-33108 Use After Free in Graphics
A use-after-free vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon graphics drivers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via crafted GPU commands.
- 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-2023-33108?
CVE-2023-33108 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Qualcomm Qam8255p Firmware, published on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memory corruption in Graphics Driver when destroying a context with KGSL_GPU_AUX_COMMAND_TIMELINE objects queued.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33108?
It affects 26 products.
Products include Qualcomm Qam8255p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8295p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8650p Firmware, Qualcomm Qam8775p Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6391 Firmware, Qualcomm Qca6574 Firmware and 20 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33108?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2023-33108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Qam8255p Firmware
- CVE-2025-47372 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input in Boot
- CVE-2023-43517 Improper Access Control in Automotive Multimedia
- CVE-2023-33074 Use After Free in Audio
- CVE-2025-47357 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in SMSS
- CVE-2025-47393 Improper Validation of Array Index in Automotive Linux OS
Sources
Also known as 3594896, A-294872878, ASB-A-294872878, GHSA-8p2w-c42w-3mfv.