CVE-2026-22164: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (4.16) in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to corrupt kernel heap memory. By creating resources of certain types and presenting a set of parameters to the affected interface the exploit can be used to corrupt kernel memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) in the Graphics DDK from Imagination Technologies. Non-privileged software can exploit this by crafting GPU system calls with specially constructed resources and parameters to corrupt kernel heap memory. Affected versions include 24.2 RTM, 25.1 RTM, and 26.1 RTM. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to corruption of kernel heap memory, potentially causing system instability or enabling privilege escalation. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the exact impact beyond memory corruption is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict untrusted users from accessing the affected Graphics DDK interfaces if possible.
CVE-2026-22164: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (4.16) in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK
Description
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to corrupt kernel heap memory. By creating resources of certain types and presenting a set of parameters to the affected interface the exploit can be used to corrupt kernel memory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) in the Graphics DDK from Imagination Technologies. Non-privileged software can exploit this by crafting GPU system calls with specially constructed resources and parameters to corrupt kernel heap memory. Affected versions include 24.2 RTM, 25.1 RTM, and 26.1 RTM. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to corruption of kernel heap memory, potentially causing system instability or enabling privilege escalation. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the exact impact beyond memory corruption is not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict untrusted users from accessing the affected Graphics DDK interfaces if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- imaginationtech
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-06T15:50:36.204Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a26e45ce29bf47b501dd90d
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 3:48:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/8/2026, 4:19:15 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 4:59:58 AM
Views: 5
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