CVE-2025-25178 GPU DDK - PhysmemWrapExtMem uiSize=0 corrupts kernel memory
A local attacker can corrupt kernel memory via improper GPU system calls, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution 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-2025-25178?
CVE-2025-25178 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 4 Apr 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 cause kernel system memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-1284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25178?
How do I fix CVE-2025-25178?
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-2025-25178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-395843768, ASB-A-395843768, GHSA-cmcg-w67x-52f7.