CVE-2022-46394
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46394 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r39p0 through r41p0 before r42p0, and Avalon r41p0 before r42p0.
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 | Avalon Gpu Kernel Driver | r41p0 |
| Arm | Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r39p0, <= r41p0 |
References
- https://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updatesVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updatesVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46394?
An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r39p0 through r41p0 before r42p0, and Avalon r41p0 before r42p0.
How severe is CVE-2022-46394?
CVE-2022-46394 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46394?
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.
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