SB20251001189 - Input validation error in Linux kernel display amdgpu_dm driver
Published: October 1, 2025 Updated: October 27, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251001189
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-2023-53498)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the amdgpu_dm_fini() function 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.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/281933f36a53fed1c2993a92cf1edfb424595474
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b1afffdd94093118b3cc235ef2b4d2520fb4950
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52f1783ff4146344342422c1cd94fcb4ce39b6fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b75aaebac265e3f29863699d9a929fdfba13d0a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4b749771fed3f99bbe8880eaab32a05ede0e5fa
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.3.2