Vulnerability identifier: #VU79076

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34830

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Utgard GPU Kernel Driver
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A local application can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities

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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.