CVE-2026-45196: imagination technologies graphics ddk
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 10-07-2026Last modified 15-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-45196 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in imagination technologies graphics ddk. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.14% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Imagination technologies1 product
- graphics ddk1.18 RTM2 | 23.2 RTM2 | 24.2 RTM2 | ≥ 25.1 RTM2, ≤ 25.3 RTM | 26.1 RTM1
Imaginationtech1 product
- ddk< 26.1 | 26.1:rtm1
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/Vendor Advisory