SB2024070201 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel amd amdkfd driver
Published: July 2, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024070201
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 Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47551)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the stop_cpsch() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdkfd/kfd_device_queue_manager.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74aafe99efb68f15e50be9f7032c2168512f98a8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06c6f8f86ec243b89e52f0c3dc7062bcb9de74df
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2cf49e00d40d5132e3d067b5aa6d84791929ab15
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.10.84
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.7
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16