CVE-2024-47891
Published: 31 January 2025
Description
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.
Security Summary
CVE-2024-47891 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) affecting GPU drivers from Imagination Technologies. The issue arises when software installed and run as a non-privileged user makes improper GPU system calls, triggering kernel exceptions. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) and was published on 2025-01-31.
A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability through low-complexity attacks requiring no user interaction. Exploitation triggers kernel exceptions, enabling high-impact effects on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, such as potential kernel code execution or system denial of service.
Mitigation details are available in the vendor advisory at https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/.
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