Memory Leak Vulnerability in Mali GPU Kernel Driver Affecting Multiple Versions by ARM
CVE-2023-26083

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor: Arm
Status: Midgard; Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver; Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver; Avalon Gpu Kernel Driver
Vendor: CVE Published:; 6 April 2023

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👾 Exploit Exists🦅 CISA Reported📰 News Worthy

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in ARM's Mali GPU Kernel Driver affecting various versions of the Midgard, Bifrost, Valhall, and Avalon drivers. This vulnerability allows non-privileged users to perform valid GPU processing operations, which can inadvertently expose sensitive kernel metadata. As such, attackers might gain access to critical information that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

CISA Reported

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The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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References

https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20...

https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023033049

https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vulnerabilities/74210/

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:

3.3

Severity:

LOW

Confidentiality:

Low

Integrity:

None

Availability:

Low

Attack Vector:

Local

Attack Complexity:

Low

Privileges Required:

Low

User Interaction: