How severe is CVE-2022-42716?

CVE-2022-42716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42716?

CVE-2022-42716 affects Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42716?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-42716 published?

CVE-2022-42716 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42716

CVE-2022-42716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. There is a use-after-free. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r29p0 through r40P0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42716?: An issue was discovered in the Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver. There is a use-after-free. A non-privileged user can make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory. This affects Valhall r29p0 through r40P0.
How severe is CVE-2022-42716?: CVE-2022-42716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42716?: CVE-2022-42716 affects Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42716 published?: CVE-2022-42716 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arm:valhall_gpu_kernel_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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