#VU108733 Buffer overflow in PowerVR GPU DDK - CVE-2024-49739

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108733

Vulnerability 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-2024-49739

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerVR GPU DDK
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Imagination Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when using ptrace for GPU operations. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerVR GPU DDK: 1.14 - 24.3

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External links
https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/#PSP-39
https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/#PP-170961

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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.