Memory Leak Vulnerability in TechPowerUp GPU-Z Software
CVE-2025-5324

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

TecHPowerup

Status
Gpu-z
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5324?

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in TechPowerUp GPU-Z version 2.23.0. The issue arises within the GPU-Z.sys component, specifically in the sub_140001880 function, which handles IOCTL commands for the product. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability locally, potentially leading to informative data exposure and system instability. Despite early disclosure to TechPowerUp, no response has been received from the vendor regarding this serious issue.

Affected Version(s)

GPU-Z 2.23.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-5324 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310494
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310494
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.580513
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

aiyakami (VulDB User)
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