CVE-2026-22163: GPU DDK - Unsafe writing of MMU PT entries on systems with 32-bit host CPU

Published Mar 20, 2026
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Updated

Requires malware code to misuse the DDK kernel module IOCTL interface.

Such code can use the interface in an unsupported way that allows subversion of the GPU to perform writes to arbitrary physical memory pages.

The product utilises a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronise access to the resource.

Affected Software

7 affected components
GPU DDK
Imaginationtech Ddk>=25.1<=25.3
Imaginationtech Ddk=1.17
Imaginationtech Ddk=1.18
Imaginationtech Ddk=23.2
Imaginationtech Ddk=24.1
Imaginationtech Ddk=24.2

Event History

Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22163?

CVE-2026-22163 has a severity rating of 7.8, categorized as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22163?

To mitigate CVE-2026-22163, update to the latest version of the Imaginationtech GPU DDK that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-22163?

CVE-2026-22163 affects systems with a 32-bit host CPU that utilize the Imaginationtech GPU DDK.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22163?

CVE-2026-22163 is a vulnerability that allows unsafe writing of MMU page table entries, which can lead to unauthorized memory access.

5

What can exploit CVE-2026-22163?

Malicious code that improperly uses the DDK kernel module IOCTL interface can exploit CVE-2026-22163 to compromise the GPU.

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