CVE-2021-28663: Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2021
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Updated

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) kernel driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to make improper operations on GPU memory to gain root privilege, and/or disclose information.

Other sources

The Arm Mali GPU kernel driver allows privilege escalation or information disclosure because GPU memory operations are mishandled, leading to a use-after-free. This affects Bifrost r0p0 through r28p0 before r29p0, Valhall r19p0 through r28p0 before r29p0, and Midgard r4p0 through r30p0.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r0p0<=r28p0
Arm Midguard Gpu Kernel Driver>=r4p0<=r30p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r19p0<=r28p0
Google Android
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r0p0<r29p0
Arm Midgard GPU Kernel Driver>=r4p0<r31p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r19p0<r29p0

Event History

May 3, 2021
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
May 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 17, 58448
Event
09:44 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28663?

CVE-2021-28663 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Arm Mali GPU kernel driver that allows privilege escalation or information disclosure.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28663?

CVE-2021-28663 affects Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Android.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28663?

The severity of CVE-2021-28663 is critical, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

How can CVE-2021-28663 be exploited?

CVE-2021-28663 can be exploited by mishandling GPU memory operations, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-28663?

To fix CVE-2021-28663, update the Arm Mali GPU kernel driver to a version later than r29p0 for Bifrost, Valhall, and Midgard.

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