CVE-2023-52921
kernel: drm/amdgpu: fix possible UAF in amdgpu_cs_pass1()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 19, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's amdgpu graphics driver. This Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability arises from improper handling of internal data structures, where memory is incorrectly accessed after it has been freed. A local attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges on the system.
Statement
This issue is considered to be a moderate impact flaw, as the exploitation for this will need an ADMIN (or ROOT) privilege (PR:H).
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free