CVE-2025-8045: Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU 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 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Valhall GPU Kernel Driverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in r54p2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Valhall GPU Kernel Driverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in r55p0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in r54p2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in r55p0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8045?
CVE-2025-8045 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to freed memory.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8045?
To mitigate CVE-2025-8045, update the Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver or Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver to a version beyond r54p1.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8045?
CVE-2025-8045 affects local non-privileged user processes running on systems utilizing the vulnerable Arm GPU drivers.
What is a Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2025-8045?
A Use After Free vulnerability like CVE-2025-8045 occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to data corruption or system crashes.
What should I monitor for after encountering CVE-2025-8045?
After encountering CVE-2025-8045, monitor your system for any unusual GPU behavior or unauthorized memory access attempts.