CVE-2026-22163
GPU DDK - Unsafe writing of MMU PT entries on systems with 32-bit host CPU
Description
Requires malware code to misuse the DDK kernel module IOCTL interface. Such code can use the interface in an unsupported way that allows subversion of the GPU to perform writes to arbitrary physical memory pages. The product utilises a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronise access to the resource.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22163
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Synchronize access to shared kernel resources.
- Validate all inputs to IOCTL handlers.
- Review and update DDK documentation.
- Apply vendor patches for the DDK module.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22163.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-22163 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-22163
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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New CVE Received by 367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Mar. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Requires malware code to misuse the DDK kernel module IOCTL interface. Such code can use the interface in an unsupported way that allows subversion of the GPU to perform writes to arbitrary physical memory pages. The product utilises a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronise access to the resource. Added CWE CWE-820 Added Reference https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/