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CVE-2026-41157 Imagination Technologies CVE debrief
CVE-2026-41157 is an out-of-bound write vulnerability in the GPU user-space driver. A web page with unusual WebGPU content can trigger memory corruption and a possible browser/GPU process crash. The vulnerability occurs when the software computes a required memory size from untrusted input, but an integer overflow produces a value smaller than needed. Subsequent write operations may then occur past the intended memory boundary, corrupting adjacent memory and causing process instability or termination.
- Vendor
- Imagination Technologies
- Product
- Graphics DDK
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-16
Who should care
Users of web browsers and systems that utilize GPU acceleration, particularly those with WebGPU content, should be aware of this vulnerability. Developers and administrators should prioritize patching and mitigation strategies.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow when computing the required memory size from untrusted input. This leads to an out-of-bound write in the GPU user-space driver, resulting in memory corruption.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they are available.
- Use secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
- Monitor systems for unusual activity or crashes related to GPU or browser processes.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail provide official information about the vulnerability. Additional information can be found at https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/ (ref-4).
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-41157 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-41157
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-41157 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41157
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/
367425dc-4d06-4041-9650-c2dc6aaa27ce
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.