CVE-2026-22165: GPU DDK - UAF read of GLES3Context::psDrawParams and GLES3Context::psMode and UAF read/write of RMJob::apsCCBs

Published May 1, 2026
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Updated

A web page that contains unusual WebGPU content loaded into the GPU GLES render process and can trigger a write UAF crash in the GPU GLES user-space shared library. On certain platforms, when the process executing graphics workload has system privileges this could enable further exploits on the device.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GPU DDK
Imaginationtech Ddk<=25.2
Imaginationtech Ddk=25.3-rtm

Event History

May 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22165?

CVE-2026-22165 has a high severity rating due to the potential for user-after-free (UAF) vulnerabilities that can lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22165?

To fix CVE-2026-22165, ensure that you update the GPU DDK to the latest version provided by the vendor which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-22165?

CVE-2026-22165 affects systems using the GPU DDK where the WebGPU content could trigger a UAF condition in the GPU GLES render process.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-22165 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2026-22165 can lead to crashes in the GPU GLES user-space shared library, potentially causing application instability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-22165?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2026-22165 is to avoid using unusual WebGPU content until a proper fix is applied.

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