ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2021-28663: Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Use-After-Free Vulnerability
| Vendor | Arm |
|---|---|
| Product | Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-416 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Other Arm flaws
- CVE-2024-4610: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-4211: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-29256: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-26083: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2022-38181: Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.