GPU Firmware Vulnerability in Guest Virtual Machines by Imagination Technologies

CVE-2024-52938

What is CVE-2024-52938?

A vulnerability has been identified where kernel software operating within a Guest Virtual Machine (VM) can send improper commands to the GPU firmware. This flaw may compromise the integrity of reconstruction activities, potentially allowing the Guest VM to write data outside its allocated virtualized GPU memory. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data, highlighting a significant security concern for environments utilizing Imagination Technologies' GPU products.

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