SB2025121062 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel msm dp driver
Published: December 10, 2025 Updated: December 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025121062
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53851)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the dp_display_unbind(), msm_dp_debugfs_init() and dp_display_get_next_bridge() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/msm/dp/dp_display.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.