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

0.50 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

65.7 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 65.7% 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

https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29256