CVE-2023-26083
Memory leak vulnerability in Mali GPU Kernel Driver in Midgard GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r6p0 - r32p0, Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver all…
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- CVSS score
- 3.3 Low
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-04-07, remediation due 2023-04-28)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-401
- Published
- 2023-04-06
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Memory leak vulnerability in Mali GPU Kernel Driver in Midgard GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r6p0 - r32p0, Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r0p0 - r42p0, Valhall GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r19p0 - r42p0, and Avalon GPU Kernel Driver all versions from r41p0 - r42p0 allows a non-privileged user to make valid GPU processing operations that expose sensitive kernel metadata.
Affected products
- arm 5th gen gpu architecture kernel driver
- arm bifrost gpu kernel driver
- arm midgard gpu kernel driver
- arm valhall gpu kernel driver
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-04-28.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023033049
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vulnerabilities/74210/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26083
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-26083 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-26083 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-04-07, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-04-28. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26083?
CVE-2023-26083 has a CVSS base score of 3.3 (Low). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Related vulnerabilities
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- CVE-2021-28664 — Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- CVE-2021-28663 — Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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