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CVE-2021-28663

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Arm Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) kernel driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that may allow a non-privileged user to make improper operations on GPU memory to gain root privilege, and/or disclose information.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ArmMali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Patch Status

Patch by 2021-11-17

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-28663.