CVE-2025-6349: Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations

Published Dec 1, 2025
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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 r53p0 through r54p1; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r53p0 through r54p1.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r53p0<=r54p1
Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r53p0<=r54p1
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r53p0<r54p2
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r53p0<r54p2
Google Android

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Valhall GPU Kernel Driver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in r54p2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Valhall GPU Kernel Driver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in r55p0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in r54p2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in r55p0

Event History

Dec 1, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 27, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6349?

CVE-2025-6349 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local non-privileged users to access freed memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6349?

To fix CVE-2025-6349, update to the latest version of the Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver or Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver beyond version r54p1.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-6349?

CVE-2025-6349 affects systems using the Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver in versions from r53p0 to r54p1.

4

What is a Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2025-6349?

A Use After Free vulnerability like CVE-2025-6349 allows access to memory that has already been freed, which can lead to memory corruption or unexpected behaviors.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6349?

Local non-privileged user processes on systems with susceptible GPU drivers are affected by CVE-2025-6349.

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