CVE-2021-29256β€”Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2023-07-07 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-29256
Project:
Arm
Product:
Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Date Added:
2023-07-07
Due Date:
2023-07-28
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29256

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