Vulnerability identifier: #VU81405
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-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Midgard GPU Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Valhall GPU Kernel Driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updates/mali-gpu-kernel-driver
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.