CVE-2026-97429
drm/amdkfd: fix UAF race in destroy_queue_cpsch
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix UAF race in destroy_queue_cpsch wait_on_destroy_queue() drops locks to wait for queue resume, allowing a concurrent destroy to free the queue. Use is_being_destroyed flag to serialize destruction.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 25, 2026, 1:17 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 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Apply the patch for the amdkfd race condition.
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
- Ensure proper locking for queue destruction.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97429.json">CVE-2026-97429</a> -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix UAF race in destroy_queue_cpsch wait_on_destroy_queue() drops locks to wait for queue resume, allowing a concurrent destroy to free the queue. Use is_being_destroyed flag to serialize destruction. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97429.json">CVE-2026-97429</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41144829f4645c2bd4cb501d34d253858f750c0a Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac081deaf16a639ea7dff2f285fe421a33c1ade0 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d98c8032c29944e1e572e1f49a0613d364fece0f