How severe is CVE-2023-21665?

CVE-2023-21665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-21665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21665?

CVE-2023-21665 primarily affects Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware. In total, 220 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21665?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-21665 published?

CVE-2023-21665 was published on 2023-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21665

CVE-2023-21665 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-704.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-704
Affected product: Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware
Published: 2023-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption in Graphics while importing a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21665?: Memory corruption in Graphics while importing a file.
How severe is CVE-2023-21665?: CVE-2023-21665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-21665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21665?: CVE-2023-21665 primarily affects Qualcomm 315 5g Iot Modem Firmware. In total, 220 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-21665 published?: CVE-2023-21665 was published on 2023-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (220)

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cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9206_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8052_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8056_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8064au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8076_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:aqt1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:c-v2x_9150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csrb31024_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn3998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn6750_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6390_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:wcn685x-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:flight_rb5_5g_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca-4020-0-217msp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca-4020-1-217msp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca-4024-0-68cmqfn_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca-4024-1-68cmqfn_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9250_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9628_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8108_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8209_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8608_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qam8295p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6174_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6174a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6310_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6320_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6335_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6391_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6420_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6421_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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