CVE-2022-42716
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. There is a use-after-free. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. There is a use-after-free. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r29p0 through r40P0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r29p0, <= r40p0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170420/Arm-Mali-CSF-KBASE_REG_NO_USER_FREE-Unsafe-Use-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170420/Arm-Mali-CSF-KBASE_REG_NO_USER_FREE-Unsafe-Use-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42716?
An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. There is a use-after-free. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r29p0 through r40P0.
How severe is CVE-2022-42716?
CVE-2022-42716 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42716?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-42716?
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