Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in GPU Firmware by Imagination Technologies
CVE-2026-45196

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Imagination Technologies

Status
Graphics Ddk
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-45196?

A vulnerability allows kernel software running inside a Host VM to submit improper commands to the GPU firmware. This can enable unauthorized access to GPU registers, which may lead to escalation of privileges on the system, potentially compromising security and stability.

Affected Version(s)

Graphics DDK Linux 1.18 RTM2

Graphics DDK Linux 23.2 RTM2

Graphics DDK Linux 24.2 RTM2

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

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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