How severe is CVE-2023-3889?

CVE-2023-3889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-3889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3889?

CVE-2023-3889 affects Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3889?

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-2023-3889 published?

CVE-2023-3889 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3889

CVE-2023-3889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local non-privileged user can make improper GPU memory processing operations. If the operations are carefully prepared, then they could be used to gain access to already freed memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3889?: A local non-privileged user can make improper GPU memory processing operations. If the operations are carefully prepared, then they could be used to gain access to already freed memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-3889?: CVE-2023-3889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-3889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3889?: CVE-2023-3889 affects Arm Valhall Gpu Kernel Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3889?: 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-2023-3889 published?: CVE-2023-3889 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Mali%20GPU%20Driver%20Vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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

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