CVE-2025-25177 GPU DDK - Roll-back of pvr_exp_fence not in finalised state can cause UAF
A non-privileged user can trigger a use-after-free in the GPU driver via improper system calls, potentially leading to kernel code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-25177?
CVE-2025-25177 is a medium-severity use after free vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 22 Sep 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 trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25177?
How do I fix CVE-2025-25177?
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-2025-25177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-416692063, ASB-A-416692063, GHSA-8m32-wfr6-3f5w.