Refcount Leak in drm/amd/amdgpu Package
Summary
UVI-2021-1000538: drm/amd/amdgpu: fix refcount leak. Affects Kernel versions < 95a4ec905e51a30c64cf2d78b04a7acbeae5ca94. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The drm/amd/amdgpu package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for AMD GPUs. It is responsible for managing the graphics hardware and enabling communication between the GPU and the operating system. This package is widely used in Linux distributions and is critical for proper GPU functionality on AMD systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerability in the drm/amd/amdgpu package is a refcount leak. This issue occurs when the package fails to properly release resources after they are no longer needed, resulting in a gradual accumulation of unused resources. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion, potentially causing system instability or denial of service. The vulnerability was introduced in an unknown version and has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.12.9 by commit 95a4ec905e51a30c64cf2d78b04a7acbeae5ca94.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The refcount leak vulnerability in the drm/amd/amdgpu package can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.9 or later. It is crucial to promptly address this vulnerability to prevent potential resource exhaustion and system instability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion, potentially causing system instability or denial of service.
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No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
The specific version in which this vulnerability was introduced is unknown. However, it has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.12.9.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Open Source Vulnerability database entry UVI-2021-1000538 at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1000xxx/UVI-2021-1000538.json
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