CVE-2026-49744
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CVE-2026-49744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory. Out of bounds accesses triggered by malware introduced to a Guest KMD could allow privilege escalation which escapes virtualization boundaries.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory. Out of bounds accesses triggered by malware introduced to a Guest KMD could allow privilege escalation which escapes virtualization boundaries.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaginationtech | Ddk | < 26.1 | — |
| Imaginationtech | Ddk | 26.1 | Rtm1 |
References
- https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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