CVE-2022-38181: GHSL-2022-054: Use-after-free (UAF) in the Arm Mali Kernel driver - CVE-2022-38181

Published Oct 25, 2022
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Updated

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.

Other sources

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.

Use-after-free in the Arm Mali GPU kernel driver

GitHub Security Lab

Affected Software

8 affected components
Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r0p0<=r38p1
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver=r39p0
Arm Midguard Gpu Kernel Driver>=r4p0<=r31p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r19p0<=r38p1
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver=r39p0
Google Android
Arm Midgard GPU Kernel Driver>=r4p0<=r31p0

Event History

Oct 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 20, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 30, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38181?

CVE-2022-38181 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver that allows a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-38181?

The Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Kernel Driver is affected by CVE-2022-38181.

3

How can a non-privileged user exploit CVE-2022-38181?

A non-privileged user can exploit CVE-2022-38181 to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-38181?

Refer to the Arm Security Center for information on available fixes for CVE-2022-38181.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-38181?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-38181 is CWE-416.

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