CVE-2021-28663Actively exploitedAdded to KEV 2021-11-03

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Arm, Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Description

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) kernel driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to make improper operations on GPU memory to gain root privilege, and/or disclose information.

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EPSS, exploit probability

High

12.1%

estimated chance of real-world exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.1% of every CVE FIRST.org scores

Refreshed 10/28/2026, via FIRST.org's EPSS model, not CVSS, this measures likelihood of exploitation, not how severe it would be.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA-recommended due date: 2021-11-17

CWE-416

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