CVE-2025-0835 GPU DDK - _WrapExtMemReleasePages called twice if _FlushUMVirtualRange fails

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can corrupt kernel heap memory via improper GPU system calls, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation on Android devices.

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-2025-0835?

CVE-2025-0835 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 24 Mar 2025. 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 corrupt kernel heap memory.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0835?

How do I fix CVE-2025-0835?

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-2025-0835 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0835 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as A-393393236, ASB-A-393393236, GHSA-jmqg-7x7f-3xhr.

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