CVE-2023-33865: RenderDoc before 1.27 allows local privilege escalation via a symlink attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33865?

renderdoc: upgrade to 1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33865 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-33865 affect?

CVE-2023-33865 affects renderdoc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). RenderDoc before 1.27 allows local privilege escalation via a symlink attack. It relies on the /tmp/RenderDoc directory regardless of ownership.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-33865?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-33865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting renderdoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RenderDoc before 1.27 allows local privilege escalation via a symlink attack. It relies on the /tmp/RenderDoc directory regardless of ownership.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2023-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: renderdoc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

renderdoc renderdoc UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.27

Fixed in: 1.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy renderdoc || rpm -q renderdoc || renderdoc --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade renderdoc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade renderdoc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-33865?

renderdoc: upgrade to 1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33865 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-33865 affect?

CVE-2023-33865 affects renderdoc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). RenderDoc before 1.27 allows local privilege escalation via a symlink attack. It relies on the /tmp/RenderDoc directory regardless of ownership.

How urgent is CVE-2023-33865?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-33864 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE StreamReader::ReadFromExternal in RenderDoc before 1.27 allows an Integer Overflow with a resultant Buffer Ove
CVE-2023-33863 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE SerialiseValue in RenderDoc before 1.27 allows an Integer Overflow with a resultant Buffer Overflow

References

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