CVE-2023-52586: drm/msm/dpu: Add mutex lock in control vblank irq

Published Mar 6, 2024
·
Updated

drm/msm/dpu: Add mutex lock in control vblank irq

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<6.7.4
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade drm/msm/dpu to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/571854/

Event History

Mar 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:56 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:56 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Updated
via Microsoft·04:56 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52586?

CVE-2023-52586 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52586?

To fix CVE-2023-52586, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that patches this vulnerability.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2023-52586?

CVE-2023-52586 affects the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) in the Linux kernel, specifically related to mutex locking in control vblank IRQ.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2023-52586?

The risks associated with CVE-2023-52586 include possible race conditions that could lead to system instability or denial of service.

5

When was CVE-2023-52586 announced?

CVE-2023-52586 was announced as part of the Linux kernel updates addressing various vulnerabilities.

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