VDB-377644 · CVE-2026-45196 · GCVE-0-2026-45196

Imagination Graphics DDK up to 26.1 RTM1 GPU Firmware out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Imagination Graphics DDK up to 26.1 RTM1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component GPU Firmware. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-45196. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Imagination Graphics DDK up to 26.1 RTM1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component GPU Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at imaginationtech.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-45196 since 05/11/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 26.1 RTM2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Imagination

Name

Graphics DDK

Version

26.1 RTM1

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Graphics DDK 26.1 RTM2

Timelineinfo

05/11/2026 CVE reserved
07/10/2026 +60 days Advisory disclosed
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: imaginationtech.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-45196 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-45196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377644

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2026 23:45
Changes: 07/10/2026 23:45 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103