ARM-geddon: Two-Year-Old GPU Flaw Exploited in the Wild!
A two-year-old vulnerability in ARM Bifrost and Valhall GPU kernel drivers is being exploited in the wild. ARM urges users to apply the patch immediately, as this use-after-free flaw can lead to data theft or code execution attacks. Check with your device manufacturer for patch details.
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Key Points:
- A two-year-old vulnerability in ARM Bifrost and Valhall GPU kernel drivers is being exploited.
- The vulnerability is tracked as CVE2024-4610 and is a use-after-free issue.
- ARM patched the flaw in late 2022, but recent surges in exploitation have spurred a new warning.
- The vulnerability primarily affects Android devices due to the fragmented ecosystem.
- Users are urged to check with device manufacturers for patch updates.
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