Arm · Mali GPU Kernel Driver
CVE-2023-4211
Mali GPU Kernel Driver Allows Improper GPU Memory Processing Operations
What it is
A local non-privileged user can make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.
CISA: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a local, non-privileged user to make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: October 24, 2023
More exploited flaws from Arm
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | Use-After-Free | Mali GPU Kernel Driver | High 7.4 | 0.8% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | High 8.8 | 3.0% |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | Low 3.3 | 1.2% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Mali GPU Kernel Driver Unspecified | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | High 7.8 | 1.1% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | High 8.8 | 18% |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Out-of-Bounds Write | Trusted Firmware | Medium 5.5 | 3.1% |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Use-After-Free | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | High 8.8 | 12% |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Unspecified | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | High 8.8 | 5.4% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.