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

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Key Information:

Vendor: Imagination Technologies
Status: Graphics Ddk
Vendor: CVE Published:; 10 July 2026

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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/

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
Jul 10, 2026
Vulnerability Reserved
May 11, 2026

CVE-2026-45196 Data

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