CVE-2026-22166
GPU DDK - Write UAF in KEGLGetPoolBuffers, WebGL reachable
Description
A web page that contains unusual WebGPU content loaded into the GPU GLES render process and can trigger write UAF crash in the GPU GLES user-space shared library. On certain platforms, when the process executing graphics workload has system privileges this could enable subsequent exploit on the system.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 1, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22166
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the GPU GLES user-space shared library.
- Apply relevant security patches for graphics drivers.
- Restrict privileges of processes handling graphics workloads.
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-2026-22166.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A web page that contains unusual WebGPU content loaded into the GPU GLES render process and can trigger write UAF crash in the GPU GLES user-space shared library. On certain platforms, when the process executing graphics workload has system privileges this could enable subsequent exploit on the system. Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/