CVE-2025-21784: drm/amdgpu: bail out when failed to load fw in psp_init_cap_microcode()

Published Feb 27, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amdgpu: bail out when failed to load fw in pspinitcapmicrocode()

In function pspinitcapmicrocode(), it should bail out when failed to load firmware, otherwise it may cause invalid memory access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.6.79
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    In the Linux kernel function psp_init_cap_microcode(), bail out when firmware loading fails to prevent invalid memory access.

Event History

Feb 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21784?

CVE-2025-21784 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21784?

To fix CVE-2025-21784, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-21784?

CVE-2025-21784 can lead to invalid memory access, potentially causing crashes or other unpredictable behavior.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-21784?

Specific versions of the Linux kernel are affected, and it is advised to check the latest updates from the Linux distribution you are using.

5

Is CVE-2025-21784 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2025-21784 is not directly remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to trigger the firmware loading issue.

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