Improper Memory Access Vulnerability in Arm Mali GPU Driver
CVE-2022-46395

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Arm
Status
Avalon Gpu Kernel Driver
Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver
Midguard Gpu Kernel Driver
Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver that allows a non-privileged user to perform improper GPU processing operations. This can lead to access of already freed memory, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. The issue affects several versions of the Mali GPU components, including Midgard, Bifrost, Valhall, and Avalon, prior to their specified r42p0 releases. Users and administrators should review the affected versions and apply security updates promptly to mitigate potential impacts.

References

https://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updates
https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20...
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172855/Android-Arm-M...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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