Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-21733

Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to gain write permission to read-only wrapped user-mode memory and files. This is caused by improper handling of GPU memory reservation protections.

CVSS
7.3
EPSS
0.10%
0.94% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.04.18
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.10%
Technical severityCVSS 7.3

Vulnerability overview

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to gain write permission to read-only wrapped user-mode memory and files. This is caused by improper handling of GPU memory reservation protections.

Affected product and versions

Product
Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK
Affected versions
1.18 RTM, 23.2 RTM, 24.1 RTM, 25.1 RTM
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Imagination Technologies Graphics DDK and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CWE
CWE-20, CWE-280