SB2025082892 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel iommu amd driver
Published: August 28, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025082892
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38676)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the parse_ivrs_acpihid() function in drivers/iommu/amd/init.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.