CVE-2023-6143: Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations

Published Mar 4, 2024
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Updated

Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Midgard GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to exploit a software race condition to perform improper memory processing operations. If the system’s memory is carefully prepared by the user and the system is under heavy load, then this in turn cause a use-after-free.This issue affects Midgard GPU Kernel Driver: from r13p0 through r32p0; Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: from r1p0 through r18p0; Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r37p0 through r46p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r41p0 through r46p0.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r41p0<r47p0
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r1p0<r19p0
Arm Midgard GPU Kernel Driver>=r13p0<=r32p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r37p0<r47p0

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in the Bifrost Kernel Driver in r19p0, in the Valhall and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Drivers in r47p0. Users are recommended to upgrade if they are impacted by this issue. Please contact Arm support for Midgard GPUs.

Event History

Mar 4, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6143?

CVE-2023-6143 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local non-privileged users to exploit a race condition and trigger a use-after-free vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6143?

To fix CVE-2023-6143, update your system to the latest version of Android that includes security patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-6143?

CVE-2023-6143 specifically affects devices running the Google Android operating system with Arm Ltd Midgard, Bifrost, and Valhall GPU kernel drivers.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-6143 enable?

CVE-2023-6143 enables a local non-privileged user to exploit a software race condition leading to improper memory management.

5

Is CVE-2023-6143 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no known active exploits for CVE-2023-6143 reported in the wild, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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