CVE-2025-1706 GPU DDK - Improper locking when accessing the pvr_exp_fence object
A local attacker can exploit a use-after-free in the GPU driver to escalate privileges or execute code in the kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-1706?
CVE-2025-1706 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 17 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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-2025-1706?
How do I fix CVE-2025-1706?
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-2025-1706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-389976559, ASB-A-389976559, GHSA-wq25-m95j-8rw5.