SB2025050459 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver 



SB2025050459 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver

Published: May 4, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050459
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53074)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the psp_hdcp_initialize(), psp_dtm_initialize() and psp_rap_initialize() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_psp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.