Vulnerability · Published Jul 10, 2026 · Assigned by imaginationtech
CVE-2026-45196GPU DDK - Arbitrary GPU register write in rgxfw_hwperf_hw due to unsanitized pointers from host kernel
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Graphics DDK from Imagination Technologies. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 4% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 96.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a GPU register access which can lead to privilege escalation.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagination Technologies | Graphics DDK | 1.18 RTM223.2 RTM224.2 RTM225.1 RTM2 – through 25.3 RTM26.1 RTM1 |
Weakness: CWE-280 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H