CVE-2024-46973 Exploitable kernel use-after-free on psServerMMUContext due to reference count mismanagement
A local attacker can trigger a kernel use-after-free via improper GPU system calls, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-46973?
CVE-2024-46973 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46973?
How do I fix CVE-2024-46973?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2024-46973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-46973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-379728401, ASB-A-379728401, GHSA-5jh3-v7q7-qv3q, PP-160739.