CVE-2026-43444
AMDKFD Memory Leak 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 is related to the Linux kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) component, specifically the amdkfd driver. The issue involves improper error handling where a buffer object (bo) was not unreserved if a queue update failed. The fix ensures that the buffer object is properly unreserved before returning a failure status.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If the buffer object is not unreserved properly when a queue update fails, it could lead to resource leaks or improper resource management within the kernel. This might cause system instability, degraded performance, or unexpected behavior in applications relying on the affected driver.