CVE-2025-71302
dma-fence Race Condition in Linux Kernel
Publication date: 2026-05-08
Last updated on: 2026-05-08
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel within the drm/panthor component. It relates to unsafe access rules involving dma-fence objects. Specifically, the issue arises because the function drm_sched_fence_get_timeline_name may race with group_free_queue, leading to unsafe access. The vulnerability was addressed by adding safe access helpers and documenting the dma-fence safe access rules.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability involves a race condition in accessing dma-fence objects in the Linux kernel's drm/panthor component. Such race conditions can potentially lead to unsafe memory access, which might cause system instability, crashes, or unexpected behavior in graphics-related operations. However, specific impacts or exploit scenarios are not detailed in the provided information.