Vulnerability identifier: #VU86158
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor: ARM
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the device.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Arm kernel. A local application can execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: r37p0 - r40p0
External links
http://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities
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.