SB2025081851 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel drm xe driver



SB2025081851 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel drm xe driver

Published: August 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081851
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) Reachable assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38511)

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

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the lmtt_pt_alloc(), lmtt_pt_free() and lmtt_write_pte() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/xe/xe_lmtt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.