CVE-2026-45203 GPU DDK - rgxfw_hwperf_ufo() re-reads psCmdHeader->ui32CmdSize after initial check, TOCTOU

High 7.8 Published Updated

A time-of-check time-of-use race condition in the GPU firmware allows a malicious driver to trigger out-of-bounds memory writes, 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-2026-45203?

CVE-2026-45203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 10 Jul 2026. 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 Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a memory write outside the permitted range of memory for the host kernel.

A TOCTOU bug existed where a malicious driver could modify values in memory after firmware validation but before use.

Weakness: CWE-367

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45203?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imaginationtech Ddk.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45203?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-45203 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45203 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as A-515478004, ASB-A-515478004, GHSA-vf2q-w6vq-3hq8.

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