CVE-2026-45196
GPU DDK - Arbitrary GPU register write in rgxfw_hwperf_hw due to unsanitized pointers from host kernel
Description
Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a GPU register access which can lead to privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 10, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-45196
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update host VM kernel software.
- Update GPU firmware.
- Review hypervisor security settings.
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-2026-45196.
| 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-2026-45196 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-45196
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Imagination Technologies', 'product': 'Graphics DDK', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.18 RTM2', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '23.2 RTM2', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '24.2 RTM2', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '25.1 RTM2', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '25.3 RTM'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '26.1 RTM1', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '26.1 RTM2', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Linux', 'Android'], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a GPU register access which can lead to privilege escalation. Added CWE CWE-280 Added Reference https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/