SB2025052174 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel dc dml2 driver



SB2025052174 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel dc dml2 driver

Published: May 21, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025052174
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37965)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the populate_dml_surface_cfg_from_plane_state(), get_scaler_data_for_plane() and populate_dml_plane_cfg_from_plane_state() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dml2/dml2_translation_helper.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.