Out-of-bounds write in PowerVR GPU DDK



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-47897
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 PowerVR GPU DDK
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Imagination Technologies

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU107125

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-2024-47897

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in VRSRVRGXGetEnabledHWPerfBlocksKM. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerVR GPU DDK: 1.14 - 24.2.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/#PP-171010


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.



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