CVE-2025-46709: GPU DDK - Security fix for PP-171570 can lead to an uninitialised pointer dereference and memory leak
Published Aug 8, 2025
·Updated
Possible memory leak or kernel exceptions caused by reading kernel heap data after free or NULL pointer dereference kernel exception.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Imaginationtech Ddk>=1.17<=25.1
Event History
Aug 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-46709?
CVE-2025-46709 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for significant impact on system stability due to memory leaks and kernel exceptions.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-46709?
To fix CVE-2025-46709, update the affected Imagination technology DDK to a version later than 25.1.
3
What software is impacted by CVE-2025-46709?
CVE-2025-46709 affects versions 1.17 to 25.1 of Imagination Technology's DDK.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-46709?
The consequences of CVE-2025-46709 include possible system crashes, performance degradation, and increased vulnerability to exploitation.
5
Is there a public disclosure regarding CVE-2025-46709?
Yes, CVE-2025-46709 has been publicly documented as a vulnerability affecting certain versions of the Imagination Technology DDK.