CVE-2026-45204 Null dereference in Graphics DDK
A local attacker can trigger a kernel null pointer dereference in the GPU driver, causing system instability and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-45204?
CVE-2026-45204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK, published on 7 Aug 2026. 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 OOB access and kernel null pointer dereference in an error path.
Null pointer dereference occurs in an error path of a function running in kernel thread of execution leading to kernel exceptions, platform instability and denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45204?
How do I fix CVE-2026-45204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-45204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-45204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g52-rc6p-5579.