CVE-2023-4295 (GCVE-0-2023-4295)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-07 15:42 – Updated: 2025-12-16 18:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations
Summary
A local non-privileged user can make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2023-11-15 16:40 UTC
Assigner
References
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Ltd | Valhall GPU Kernel Driver |
Affected:
r29p0 , < r43p0
(patch)
|
guessed | |
| Arm Ltd | Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver |
Affected:
r41p0 , < r43p0
(patch)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-11-07 11:00
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