CVE-2021-29256
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
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Summary
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.
Affected software
Vendor: Arm · Product: Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Arm
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-38181 | Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 12.6% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-28663 | Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 12.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-28664 | Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Unspecified Vulnerability | 5.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-27562 | Arm Trusted Firmware Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability | 3.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-26083 | Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability | 1.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-4211 | Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 1.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2022-22706 | Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Unspecified Vulnerability | 1.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-4610 | Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 0.8% | Yes |
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