CVE-2021-44828
First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver (Midgard r26p0 through r30p0, Bifrost r0p0 through r34p0, and Valhall r19p0 through r34p0) allows a non-privileged user to achieve write access to read-only memory, and possibly obtain root privileges, corrupt memory, and modify the memory of other processes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver | >=r0p0<=r34p0 | |
| Arm Midguard Gpu Kernel Driver | >=r26p0<=r30p0 | |
| Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver | >=r19p0<=r34p0 | |
| Google Android | ||
| Arm Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver | >=r26p0<=r30p0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44828?
The severity of CVE-2021-44828 is high (7.8).
Which Arm Mali GPU Kernel Drivers are affected by CVE-2021-44828?
The Arm Mali GPU Kernel Drivers affected by CVE-2021-44828 are Midgard (r26p0 through r30p0), Bifrost (r0p0 through r34p0), and Valhall (r19p0 through r34p0).
What can a non-privileged user achieve with CVE-2021-44828?
A non-privileged user can achieve write access to read-only memory, possibly obtain root privileges, corrupt memory, and modify the memory of other processes with CVE-2021-44828.
How can I fix CVE-2021-44828?
To fix CVE-2021-44828, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by Arm. Please refer to the Arm Security Updates page for more information.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-44828?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-44828 is CWE-787.
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