CVE-2025-1706
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows non-privileged users to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions through improper GPU system calls, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system crashes. It affects systems with Imagination Technologies GPU drivers. The vulnerability requires local access to exploit.
💻 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
Privilege escalation to kernel-level access, allowing complete system compromise, data theft, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to gain elevated permissions on the system, potentially leading to lateral movement within networks.
If Mitigated
System crash or denial of service if exploitation fails or is detected by security controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and knowledge of GPU system calls. Use-after-free vulnerabilities typically require precise timing and memory manipulation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Imagination Technologies advisory page 2. Identify affected driver version 3. Download and install patched driver version 4. Reboot system to load new driver
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict GPU access
linuxLimit GPU device access to trusted users only using device permissions
chmod 600 /dev/dri/renderD*
chown root:root /dev/dri/renderD*
Disable vulnerable GPU features
linuxDisable specific GPU system call interfaces if not required
echo 0 > /sys/module/gpu_driver/parameters/enable_vulnerable_feature
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to GPU devices
- Monitor for unusual GPU system call patterns and privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GPU driver version against vendor advisory. Use: lspci -v | grep -i imaginationCheck Version:
modinfo gpu_driver_module | grep versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify patched driver version is installed and system has been rebooted📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Kernel panic logs
- GPU driver crash messages in dmesg
- Unusual GPU system call patterns in audit logs
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
source="kernel" AND ("GPU" OR "dri") AND ("panic" OR "oops" OR "use-after-free")