Vulnerability Description
The Arm Mali GPU kernel driver allows unprivileged users to access freed memory because GPU memory operations are mishandled. This affects Bifrost r0p0 through r38p1, and r39p0; Valhall r19p0 through r38p1, and r39p0; and Midgard r4p0 through r32p0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r0p0, <= r38p1 |
| Arm | Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r4p0, <= r31p0 |
| Arm | Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r19p0, <= r38p1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172854/Android-Arm-Mali-GPU-Arbitrary-Code-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20VulnerabVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updatesVendor Advisory
- https://github.blog/2023-01-23-pwning-the-all-google-phone-with-a-non-google-bugExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-054_Arm_Mali/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172854/Android-Arm-Mali-GPU-Arbitrary-Code-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20VulnerabVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updatesVendor Advisory
- https://github.blog/2023-01-23-pwning-the-all-google-phone-with-a-non-google-bugExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-054_Arm_Mali/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-38181?
CVE-2022-38181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Arm Mali GPU kernel driver allows unprivileged users to access freed memory because GPU memory operations are mishandled. This affects Bifrost r0p0 through r38p1, and r39p0; Valhall r19p0 through ...
How severe is CVE-2022-38181?
CVE-2022-38181 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38181?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arm Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver, Arm Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver, Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver.