CVE-2026-45195: Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigg

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-45195?

ddk: upgrade to newer than 25.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-45195 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-45195 affect?

CVE-2026-45195 affects ddk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a memory read or write outside the permitted range of memory for the host kernel. Addresses passed to the GPU Firmware can b

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-45195 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ddk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a memory read or write outside the permitted range of memory for the host kernel. Addresses passed to the GPU Firmware can be used by the Firmware for more privileged memory accesses than are permitted by the system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280
Published	2026-06-26
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): imaginationtech · Vendor: imaginationtech

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-26 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imaginationtech ddk UPGRADE

Affected: <= 25.3 · 26.1 rtm1

Fixed in: newer than 25.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ddk || rpm -q ddk || ddk --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 25.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ddk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ddk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45195?

ddk: upgrade to newer than 25.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45195 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45195 affect?

CVE-2026-45195 affects ddk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Kernel software installed and running inside a Host VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a memory read or write outside the permitted range of memory for the host kernel. Addresses passed to the GPU Firmware can b

How urgent is CVE-2026-45195?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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