Vulnerability identifier: #VU83833

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4295

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions / Drivers
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: ARM

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error caused by improper GPU memory processing operations. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: r29p0 - r42p0

Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: r41p0 - r42p0

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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.