SB2025082039 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel drm panthor driver
Published: August 20, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025082039
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-2025-38596)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the panthor_gem_debugfs_bo_add(), panthor_gem_debugfs_bo_rm(), panthor_gem_create_object(), panthor_gem_create_with_handle(), panthor_gem_debugfs_bo_print() and panthor_gem_debugfs_print_bos() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_gem.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.