CVE-2024-6790: Mali GPU Kernel Driver can cause the whole system to become unresponsive

Published Feb 3, 2025
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Updated

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver allows a non-privileged user process to make valid GPU memory processing operations, including via WebGL or WebGPU, to cause the whole system to become unresponsive.This issue affects Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: r44p1, from r46p0 through r49p0, from r50p0 through r51p0; Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: r44p1, from r46p0 through r49p0, from r50p0 through r51p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: r44p1, from r46p0 through r49p0, from r50p0 through r51p0.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver=r44p1, >=undefined, >=undefined
Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver=r44p1, >=undefined, >=undefined
Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver=r44p1, >=undefined, >=undefined
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r46p0<r49p1
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r50p0<r52p0
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver=r44p1
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r46p0<r49p1
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r50p0<=r51p0
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver=r44p1
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r46p0<r49p1
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r50p0<r52p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver=r44p1

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in the Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver r49p1, in the Valhall and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver r49p1 and r52p0. Users are recommended to upgrade if they are impacted by this issue.

Event History

Feb 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6790?

CVE-2024-6790 is classified as a significant vulnerability that can lead to an infinite loop condition in affected GPU drivers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6790?

To fix CVE-2024-6790, update the affected Arm GPU drivers to the latest version provided by Arm Ltd.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6790?

CVE-2024-6790 affects users of the Arm Ltd Bifrost, Valhall, and Arm 5th Gen GPU Kernel Drivers running version r44p1 or earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-6790 have on users?

CVE-2024-6790 allows non-privileged user processes to perform operations that could lead to stability issues due to an infinite loop in the GPU driver.

5

Is CVE-2024-6790 publicly known?

CVE-2024-6790 is publicly known and documented, raising awareness for users to take preventive actions.

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