CVE-2024-43705 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user can trigger the GPU kernel driver to write to arbitrary read-only system files that have been mapped into application memory.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-280

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-43705?

CVE-2024-43705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Software installed and run as a non-privileged user can trigger the GPU kernel driver to write to arbitrary read-only system files that have been mapped into application memory.

How severe is CVE-2024-43705?

CVE-2024-43705 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-43705?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.