CVE-2022-49971
drm/amd/pm: Fix a potential gpu_metrics_table memory leak
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: Fix a potential gpu_metrics_table memory leak Memory is allocated for gpu_metrics_table in smu_v13_0_4_init_smc_tables(), but not freed in smu_v13_0_4_fini_smc_tables(). This may cause memory leaks, fix it.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2025, 9:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the kernel patch to fix the memory leak.
- Ensure gpu_metrics_table memory is properly freed.
- Update to a patched Linux kernel version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49971.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b25bdb54578f3b96ff055e5d27bc1cb82950e51 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5afb76522a0af0513b6dc01f84128a73206b051b | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.19 up to (excluding) 5.19.7 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b25bdb54578f3b96ff055e5d27bc1cb82950e51 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5afb76522a0af0513b6dc01f84128a73206b051b Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: Fix a potential gpu_metrics_table memory leak Memory is allocated for gpu_metrics_table in smu_v13_0_4_init_smc_tables(), but not freed in smu_v13_0_4_fini_smc_tables(). This may cause memory leaks, fix it. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b25bdb54578f3b96ff055e5d27bc1cb82950e51 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5afb76522a0af0513b6dc01f84128a73206b051b