CVE-2026-22167: GPU DDK - Cache resident PM buffers writable by other GPU requestors, leading to arbitrary write to physical memory

Published May 1, 2026
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Updated

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to force GPU to write to arbitrary physical memory pages.

Under certain circumstances this exploit could be used to corrupt data pages not allocated by the GPU driver but memory pages in use by the kernel and drivers running on the platform altering their behaviour.

This attack can lead the GPU to perform write operations on restricted internal GPU buffers that can lead to a second order affect of corrupted arbitrary physical memory.

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·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 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-2026-22167?

CVE-2026-22167 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary writes to physical memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22167?

To fix CVE-2026-22167, update the GPU DDK software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2026-22167?

The risks associated with CVE-2026-22167 include unauthorized access to physical memory, which can lead to data corruption and system instability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-22167?

Users running GPU DDK on non-privileged accounts may be affected by CVE-2026-22167.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2026-22167?

Currently, the recommended approach is to apply the software update, as there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2026-22167.

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