CVE-2026-45202

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct GPU system calls which cause GPU memory leaks and possible kernel heap corruption. Scenario caused by memory free paths not maintaining state data of upgraded higher order allocations. This could cause memory leak or double free event.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-21 04:18

Updated : 2026-09-03 17:11

NVD link : CVE-2026-45202

Mitre link : CVE-2026-45202

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-45202

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-415

Double Free

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