What is CVE-2023-4211?

CVE-2023-4211 is a vulnerability in Arm Ltd 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver, classified under Use After Free. Published 2023-10-01.

Is CVE-2023-4211 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-4211 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-10-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Use After Free in Arm Ltd 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver

CVE-2023-4211

A local non-privileged user can make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.002 (41.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Arm Ltd 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver — versions r41p0
Arm Ltd Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver — versions r0p0
Arm Ltd Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver — versions r12p0
Arm Ltd Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver — versions r19p0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2023-10-03. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2023-10-24.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

developer.arm.com/Arm Security Center/Mali GPU Driver Vulnerabilities

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4211?: CVE-2023-4211 is a vulnerability in Arm Ltd 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver, classified under Use After Free. Published 2023-10-01.
Is CVE-2023-4211 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-4211 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-10-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.