CVE-2025-0072: Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations
First published: Fri May 02 2025(Updated: )
Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user process to perform improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This issue affects Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r29p0 through r49p3, from r50p0 through r53p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r41p0 through r49p3, from r50p0 through r53p0.
Credit: arm-security@arm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | >=r29p0<=r49p3>=r50p0<=r53p0 | |
| Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver | >=r41p0<=r49p3>=r50p0<=r53p0 |
Remedy
This issue has been fixed in the following versions: Valhall GPU Kernel Driver r49p4 and r54p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver r49p4, r54p0. Arm recommends that affected users upgrade to the latest applicable version at Mali Driver Downloads to protect against this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0072?
CVE-2025-0072 is a medium-severity vulnerability that allows improper GPU memory processing operations.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0072?
To fix CVE-2025-0072, update the Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver or the Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver to a patched version.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0072?
CVE-2025-0072 affects local non-privileged user processes using the affected versions of the Arm GPU drivers.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0072?
CVE-2025-0072 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability, which can potentially allow access to freed memory.
What versions are impacted by CVE-2025-0072?
CVE-2025-0072 affects Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver versions from r29p0 to r49p3 and versions from r50p0 to r53p0.
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