{"id":86388,"date":"2026-02-05T09:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:33:21","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-1706-non-privileged-software-improper-gpu-system-calls-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-1706-non-privileged-software-improper-gpu-system-calls-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-1706: Non-Privileged Software Improper GPU System Calls Vulnerability<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-1706 is a critical vulnerability that affects software installed and run as a non-privileged user, which may conduct improper GPU system calls, leading to use-after-free kernel exceptions. This vulnerability, if exploited, can potentially result in system compromise or data leakage, posing a significant risk to information security. Given the severity of the vulnerability, it is essential to understand, mitigate, and patch this vulnerability promptly.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-1706
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Product A | Version 1.0 to 2.5
\nProduct B | Version 3.1 to 4.2<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit leverages the improper handling of GPU system calls by software running with non-privileged user rights. The attacker induces a use-after-free condition in the kernel, which can lead to unexpected behavior, including kernel panic, arbitrary code execution, or data leakage. This vulnerability is especially dangerous as it does not require user interaction and only requires low privilege access to the system.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a
\nconceptual<\/strong>
\n example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. Please note that this is pseudocode and not a real exploit code.<\/p>\n

#include \n#include \nint main() {\nchar *buffer = malloc(256);  \/\/ Allocate memory\nfree(buffer);  \/\/ Free the allocated memory\n\/\/ Now the buffer pointer is a dangling pointer, i.e., use-after-free vulnerability\nstrcpy(buffer, \"malicious_payload\");  \/\/ Copy malicious data into freed memory\n\/\/ Trigger GPU system call\ngpu_system_call(buffer);  \/\/ This will trigger the vulnerability\nreturn 0;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor-supplied patch as soon as it becomes available. In the interim, using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) can help prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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