CVE-2023-4272

Mali GPU Kernel Driver exposes sensitive data from freed memory

Description

A local non-privileged user can make GPU processing operations that expose sensitive data from previously freed memory.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory arm.com
Affected: Arm Ltd Midgard GPU Kernel Driver
Affected: Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver
Affected: Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver
Affected: Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4272?
CVE-2023-4272 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4272?
To fix CVE-2023-4272, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4272 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4272 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4272?
CVE-2023-4272 affects Arm Ltd Midgard GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver.
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