CVE-2024-47900
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows non-privileged software to make improper GPU system calls that access out-of-bounds kernel memory. It affects systems using Imagination Technologies GPU drivers. Attackers could potentially read or modify kernel memory.
💻 Affected Systems
- Imagination Technologies GPU drivers
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Kernel memory corruption leading to privilege escalation, system compromise, or denial of service.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of kernel memory contents or limited system instability.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper sandboxing and privilege separation are enforced.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local code execution and knowledge of GPU driver internals.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions.
Vendor Advisory: https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Visit vendor advisory URL. 2. Identify affected driver version. 3. Apply recommended patch or update. 4. Verify GPU driver version after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict GPU access
allLimit GPU system call permissions to trusted applications only.
Use OS-specific access controls (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor) to restrict GPU device access.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict application sandboxing to isolate GPU-using processes.
- Monitor system logs for unusual GPU driver activity or memory access patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GPU driver version against vendor advisory; command varies by OS (e.g., 'modinfo' for Linux kernel modules).Check Version:
OS-dependent; for Linux: 'modinfo [gpu_driver_module] | grep version' or check system logs.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm GPU driver version matches patched version from vendor advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Kernel logs showing GPU driver errors, memory access violations, or unusual system calls.
Network Indicators:
- None - this is a local vulnerability.
SIEM Query:
Search for kernel logs containing 'GPU', 'out of bounds', or driver-specific error codes.