CVE-2021-28663—Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-28663
Project:
Arm
Product:
Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) kernel driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to make improper operations on GPU memory to gain root privilege, and/or disclose information.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28663

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