SB20250704117 - Input validation error in Linux kernel display amdgpu_dm driver
Published: July 4, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250704117
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38098)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the pre_validate_dsc() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/amdgpu_dm/amdgpu_dm_mst_types.c, within the create_validate_stream_for_sink(), amdgpu_dm_connector_mode_valid() and dm_update_crtc_state() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/amdgpu_dm/amdgpu_dm.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.