CVE-2023-26083: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2023
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Updated

Memory leak vulnerability in Mali GPU Kernel Driver in Midgard GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r6p0 - r32p0, Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r0p0 - r42p0, Valhall GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r19p0 - r42p0, and Avalon GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r41p0 - r42p0 allows a non-privileged user to make valid GPU processing operations that expose sensitive kernel metadata.

Other sources

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows a non-privileged user to make valid GPU processing operations that expose sensitive kernel metadata.

CISA

Affected Software

8 affected components
Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Arm Avalon GPU Kernel Driver>=r41p0<r43p0
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r0p0<r43p0
Arm Midgard>=r6p0<=r32p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r19p0<r43p0
Google Android
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r41p0<r43p0
Arm Midgard GPU Kernel Driver>=r6p0<=r32p0

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 7, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-26083.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of the vulnerability?

The severity of the vulnerability is medium (CVSS severity score of 4).

4

What software products are affected by the vulnerability?

The Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Google Android are affected by the vulnerability.

5

How can a non-privileged user exploit this vulnerability?

A non-privileged user can make valid GPU processing operations that expose sensitive kernel metadata.

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities) and [link2](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-07-01/#asterisk).

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