SB2025100536 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver
Published: October 5, 2025 Updated: October 27, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025100536
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53545)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the amdgpu_driver_postclose_kms() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_kms.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.