CVE-2023-53816
drm/amdkfd: fix potential kgd_mem UAFs
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix potential kgd_mem UAFs kgd_mem pointers returned by kfd_process_device_translate_handle are only guaranteed to be valid while p->mutex is held. As soon as the mutex is unlocked, another thread can free the BO.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 9, 2025, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 9, 2025, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Hold process mutex when accessing kgd_mem pointers.
- Ensure kgd_mem pointers remain valid after mutex unlock.
- Apply the resolved kernel patch to your system.
- Update your Linux kernel to the latest version.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Dec. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix potential kgd_mem UAFs kgd_mem pointers returned by kfd_process_device_translate_handle are only guaranteed to be valid while p->mutex is held. As soon as the mutex is unlocked, another thread can free the BO. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5045360f3bb62ccd4f87202e33489f71f8bbc3fc Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ca14fb5552ac13a2402d306c0bd2379a71610ff Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9da050b0d9e04439d225a2ec3044af70cdfb3933