Overview
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a local, non-privileged user to make improper GPU memory processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.
https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4211
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-4211 |
| Vendor / Product | Arm — Mali GPU Kernel Driver |
| NVD Published | 2023-10-01 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-02-26 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 5.5 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-10-03 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-10-24 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-10-24.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-03 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-10-24 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-4211 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |