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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2021-29256 Arm · Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.64 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
70.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 70.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Jul 07, 2023

Remediation Due

Jul 28, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

External Intelligence