Linux Kernel up to 6.1.8 amdkfd initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.8. Impacted is an unknown function of the component amdkfd. Performing a manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-53009. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.8. This affects some unknown functionality of the component amdkfd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Add sync after creating vram bo There will be data corruption on vram allocated by svm if the initialization is not complete and application is writting on the memory. Adding sync to wait for the initialization completion is to resolve this issue.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53009 since 03/27/2025. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 6.1.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 92af2d3b57a1afdfdcafb1c6a07ffd89cf3e98fb/ba029e9991d9be90a28b6a0ceb25e9a6fb348829 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0649). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.9
Patch: 92af2d3b57a1afdfdcafb1c6a07ffd89cf3e98fb/ba029e9991d9be90a28b6a0ceb25e9a6fb348829

Timelineinfo

03/27/2025 🔍
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03/27/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2025 +255 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53009 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53009
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301779
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0649 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2025 18:56
Updated: 12/07/2025 06:47
Changes: 03/27/2025 18:56 (57), 08/24/2025 18:04 (7), 10/30/2025 19:31 (11), 12/07/2025 06:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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