Vulnerability Description
Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to make improper memory processing operations to exploit a software race condition. If the system’s memory is carefully prepared by the user, then this in turn cause a use-after-free.This issue affects Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: from r35p0 through r40p0; Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r35p0 through r40p0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r35p0, <= r40p0 |
| Arm | Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver | >= r35p0, <= r40p0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20VulnerabVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20VulnerabVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5249?
CVE-2023-5249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to make improper memory processing operations to exploit a softw...
How severe is CVE-2023-5249?
CVE-2023-5249 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arm Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver, Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver.