Multiple vulnerabilities in ARM Mali GPU kernel drivers
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-28469 CVE-2023-28147 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver Hardware solutions / Drivers Midgard GPU Kernel Driver Hardware solutions / Drivers Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver Hardware solutions / Drivers Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | ARM |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU76979
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28469
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the device.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A malicious application can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the device.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsValhall GPU Kernel Driver: All versions
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:arm:valhall_gpu_kernel_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:arms_gpu_architecture_gen5_kernel_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU76978
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28147
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the device.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A malicious application can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the device.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMidgard GPU Kernel Driver: r29p0 - r32p0
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: r41p0 - r42p0
Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: All versions
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:arm:midgard_gpu_kernel_driver:r29p0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:midgard_gpu_kernel_driver:r30p0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:midgard_gpu_kernel_driver:r31p0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:arms_gpu_architecture_gen5_kernel_driver:r41p0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:arms_gpu_architecture_gen5_kernel_driver:r42p0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:bifrost_gpu_kernel_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arm:valhall_gpu_kernel_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
