SB2026021898 - Improper locking in Linux kernel swsmu smu14 driver



SB2026021898 - Improper locking in Linux kernel swsmu smu14 driver

Published: February 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021898
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23213)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the smu_v14_0_2_mode1_reset() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/swsmu/smu14/smu_v14_0_2_ppt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.