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CVE-2025-0467NVD status: Analyzed

Graphics DDK: Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset

CVE-2025-0467 is a high-severity use of out-of-range pointer offset vulnerability in Graphics DDK from Imagination Technologies, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Graphics DDK versions: 1.15 RTM through 24.3 RTM. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of Graphics DDK you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on imaginationtech.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Imagination TechnologiesGraphics DDK1.15 RTM through 24.3 RTMNot stated
ImaginationtechDdk24.3 and earlierNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by CISA (ADP).

Official description

Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may exploit memory shared with the GPU Firmware to write data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset

The product performs pointer arithmetic on a valid pointer, but it uses an offset that can point outside of the intended range of valid memory locations for the resulting pointer.

More Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerabilities (CWE-823)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in Graphics DDK

All Graphics DDK vulnerabilities

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