CVE-2023-5091
Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU processing operations
Reported by arm · Published January 8, 2024
Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This issue affects Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r37p0 through r40p0.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | Arm Ltd | r40p0 |
| valhall_gpu_kernel_driver | arm | r40p0 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Ltd | Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | r37p0 |
| Arm Ltd | Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | * |
Timeline
- Jan 8, 2024 CVE Published
- Jan 10, 2024 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 5, 2024 Coalition ESS Score (5 in total, the first dated here)
- May 22, 2025 CVE Updated
- Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory
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