CVE-2022-22706
HighExploitedPublic exploitArm Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows a non-privileged user to achieve write access to read-only memory pages.
Published Mar 3, 2022 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as A-225040268, ASB-A-225040268
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22706 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm), Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm), Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 6, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including :unknown: SoCVersion:2023-06-05, Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver r36p0, Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver r32p0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.1%
Higher than 64.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows a non-privileged user to achieve write access to read-only memory pages. This affects Midgard r26p0 through r31p0, Bifrost r0p0 through r35p0, and Valhall r19p0 through r35p0.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 6, 2022 | Apr 20, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 30, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bifrost Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r36p0 |
| Midgard Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r32p0 |
| Valhall Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r36p0 |
| :unknown:android | >= SoCVersion:0 | SoCVersion:2023-06-05 |
Patched Releases
:unknown:
SoCVersion:2023-06-05
Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver
r36p0
Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver
r32p0
Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver
r36p0
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 6, 2022
Publicly disclosed
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 30, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 30, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 30, 2023
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttps://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updates
- advisoryhttps://developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updates/mali-gpu-kernel-driver
- advisoryhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-06-01
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver allows a non-privileged user to achieve write access to read-only memory pages.
Affected: Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm); Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm); Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 6, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Mar 30, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 20, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including :unknown: SoCVersion:2023-06-05, Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver r36p0, Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver r32p0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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