CVE-2023-26083
LowExploitedPublic exploitMemory 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…
Published Apr 6, 2023 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as A-272073598, ASB-A-272073598
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-26083 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.3 v3.1) affecting 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver (Arm), Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm), Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 21, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including :unknown: SoCVersion:2023-07-05, 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver r43p0, Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver r43p0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
3.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.2%
Higher than 68.1% 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
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 7, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r43p0 |
| Bifrost Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r43p0 |
| Midgard Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r32p0 |
| Valhall Gpu Kernel DriverArm | See advisory | r43p0 |
| :unknown:android | >= SoCVersion:0 | SoCVersion:2023-07-05 |
Patched Releases
:unknown:
SoCVersion:2023-07-05
5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver
r43p0
Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver
r43p0
Midgard Gpu Kernel Driver
<=r32p0
Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver
r43p0
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 21, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Apr 6, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 7, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 7, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 7, 2023
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-401 Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
References
- advisoryhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023033049
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vulnerabilities/74210/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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…
Affected: 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver (Arm); Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver (Arm); Midgard 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 Mar 21, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Apr 7, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 28, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including :unknown: SoCVersion:2023-07-05, 5th Gen Gpu Architecture Kernel Driver r43p0, Bifrost Gpu Kernel Driver r43p0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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