SB2024062731 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver
Published: June 27, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062731
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36022)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the amdgpu_drv_delayed_reset_work_handler() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_drv.c, within the amdgpu_amdkfd_drm_client_create() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_amdkfd.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.