CVE-2023-26083 Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): information leak
In plain words: The program reveals information it should keep private. Leaked secrets — tokens, passwords or memory contents — that help a bigger attack.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Apr 28, 2023
What to do
- Install Arm's security update for Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Install system updates the day they come out — most phone zero-days are fixed in a point release.
- Restart your phone every few days; some spyware does not survive a reboot.
- If you are a journalist, activist, lawyer, politician or executive, turn on Lockdown Mode (iPhone) or Advanced Protection (Android).
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Messages, photos, location, microphone and camera. The most serious ones are "zero-click": no tap needed from the owner. They are usually used as spyware against a small number of chosen people.
The details
- Official name
- Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- Product
- Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- CISA description
- Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows a non-privileged user to make valid GPU processing operations that expose sensitive kernel metadata.
- Type of flaw
- Information leak (CWE-401)
- Confirmed exploited
- Apr 7, 2023
- US federal patch deadline
- Apr 28, 2023
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Questions about CVE-2023-26083
Is CVE-2023-26083 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-26083 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Apr 7, 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26083?
Install Arm's security update for Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Install system updates the day they come out — most phone zero-days are fixed in a point release.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-26083?
Only if you use Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.