CVE-2024-43705

HIGH

Published Dec 28, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-280

Description

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user can trigger the GPU kernel driver to write to arbitrary read-only system files that have been mapped into application memory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

References

Other References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43705? +

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user can trigger the GPU kernel driver to write to arbitrary read-only system files that have been mapped into application memory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-43705? +

CVE-2024-43705 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-43705? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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