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CVE-2026-45196: CWE-280: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges (4.15) in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-45196cvecve-2026-45196cwe-280
Published: 07/10/2026 (07/10/2026, 20:53:50 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Imagination Technologies
Product: Graphics DDK

Description

CVE-2026-45196 is a vulnerability in Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK where kernel software running inside a Host VM can send improper commands to the GPU Firmware. This triggers unauthorized GPU register access, potentially allowing privilege escalation. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The affected versions are not specified.

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AILast updated: 07/10/2026, 21:18:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges (CWE-280) in the Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK. Specifically, kernel software within a Host VM can post improper commands to the GPU Firmware, causing unauthorized GPU register access. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the system. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and vendor remediation details. No affected versions are explicitly stated, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with kernel-level access inside a Host VM to escalate privileges by manipulating GPU firmware registers improperly. This could compromise system security by granting higher privileges than intended. However, the absence of known exploits and patch information limits the current understanding of the practical impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or mitigation is released by Imagination Technologies, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations are provided at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
imaginationtech
Date Reserved
2026-05-11T10:58:04.162Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a515e2368715ace43325a02

Added to database: 07/10/2026, 21:03:31 UTC

Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 21:18:16 UTC

Last updated: 07/10/2026, 21:51:36 UTC

Views: 4

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