CVE-2023-53816
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix potential kgd_mem UAFs kgd_mem pointers returned by kfd_process_device_translate_handle are only guaranteed to be valid while p->mutex is held. As soon as the mutex is unlocked, another thread can free the BO.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-09
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2026-05-07
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free (UAF) issue in the Linux kernel's drm/amdkfd component. Specifically, pointers to kgd_mem returned by the function kfd_process_device_translate_handle are only valid while a certain mutex is held. Once the mutex is unlocked, another thread can free the buffer object (BO), potentially leading to use-after-free conditions.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The use-after-free vulnerability could lead to undefined behavior such as system crashes, data corruption, or potential escalation of privileges if exploited. It may allow an attacker to manipulate memory in unintended ways, compromising system stability or security.


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