Mali GPU Kernel Driver exposes sensitive data from freed memory
CVE-2023-3889

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Arm
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Arm Mali GPU Driver where a local non-privileged user can perform improper memory processing operations on the GPU. If exploited, these operations may allow access to freed memory segments, posing potential risks for memory corruption and unauthorized data retrieval. This issue highlights the importance of secure memory management practices in preventing unauthorized access to system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Valhall GPU Kernel Driver r38p0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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