CVE-2024-3655
Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows improper GPU memory processing operations
Reported by arm · Published September 3, 2024
Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.This issue affects Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: from r43p0 through r49p0; Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r43p0 through r49p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r43p0 through r49p0.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| bifrost_gpu_kernel_driver | arm | r49p1, r49p0 |
| 5th_gen_gpu_architecture_kernel_driver | arm | r49p1 |
| Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver | Arm Ltd | r49p0 |
| Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | Arm Ltd | r49p0 |
| arm_5th_gen_gpu_architecture_kernel_driver | arm | r49p0 |
| Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver | Arm Ltd | r49p0 |
| valhall_gpu_kernel_driver | arm | r49p1, r49p0 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Ltd | Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver | r43p0 |
| Arm Ltd | Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | r43p0 |
| Arm Ltd | Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver | r43p0 |
| arm | bifrost_gpu_kernel_driver | * |
| Arm Ltd | Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver | * |
| Arm Ltd | Valhall GPU Kernel Driver | * |
| Arm Ltd | Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver | * |
| arm | valhall_gpu_kernel_driver | * |
| arm | arm_5th_gen_gpu_architecture_kernel_driver | * |
Timeline
- Sep 3, 2024 CVE Published
- Sep 3, 2024 PoC Published
- Sep 4, 2024 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 4, 2024 Coalition ESS Score (13 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 27, 2025 CVE Updated
- Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory
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