CVE-2021-29256
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
CVSS
8.8HighExploit odds (EPSS)2.99%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. CISA KEV
What fixes it
No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.
Timeline
Description
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to gain root privilege and/or disclose information.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- n/aaffected: n/aCVE List
References 4
- developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20VulnerabilitiesAdvisoryvia CISA KEV
- developer.arm.com/support/arm-security-updates/mali-gpu-kernel-driverAdvisoryvia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29256Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-29256Referencevia CVE List