CVE-2024-52938 GPU DDK - rgxfw_pm_add_freelist_for_reconstruction OOB write
A malicious kernel in a guest VM can trigger an out-of-bounds write in the GPU firmware, 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-2024-52938?
CVE-2024-52938 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 13 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to subvert reconstruction activities to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory.
Weakness: CWE-823
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52938?
How do I fix CVE-2024-52938?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-52938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-380397760, ASB-A-380397760, GHSA-3vv9-8w9f-p9ff.