How severe is CVE-2026-49744?

CVE-2026-49744 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-2026-49744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-49744?

CVE-2026-49744 primarily affects Imaginationtech Ddk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49744?

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-2026-49744 published?

CVE-2026-49744 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-08-12.

CVE-2026-49744

CVE-2026-49744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imaginationtech Ddk 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-823.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-823
Affected product: Imaginationtech Ddk
Published: 2026-07-24
Last modified: 2026-08-12

Description

Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory. Out of bounds accesses triggered by malware introduced to a Guest KMD could allow privilege escalation which escapes virtualization boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49744?: Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory. Out of bounds accesses triggered by malware introduced to a Guest KMD could allow privilege escalation which escapes virtualization boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2026-49744?: CVE-2026-49744 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-2026-49744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49744?: CVE-2026-49744 primarily affects Imaginationtech Ddk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49744?: 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-2026-49744 published?: CVE-2026-49744 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-08-12.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:imaginationtech:ddk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imaginationtech:ddk:26.1:rtm1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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