CVE-2025-0073: Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations
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 r53p0 before r54p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r53p0 before r54p0.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-0073?
CVE-2025-0073 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by local non-privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0073?
To mitigate CVE-2025-0073, ensure that you update the Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver to the latest versions beyond r54p0.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0073?
CVE-2025-0073 affects users running the Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver versions r53p0 through r54p0.
What causes CVE-2025-0073?
CVE-2025-0073 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability that allows improper processing of GPU memory operations leading to access of freed memory.
Is CVE-2025-0073 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2025-0073 is not remotely exploitable and requires local access by a non-privileged user to be exploited.