SB2025050967 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel amd amdkfd driver 



SB2025050967 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel amd amdkfd driver

Published: May 9, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050967
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37869)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the kfd_process_remove_sysfs() and kfd_process_wq_release() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdkfd/kfd_process.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.