CVE-2025-21990: drm/amdgpu: NULL-check BO's backing store when determining GFX12 PTE flags

Published Apr 2, 2025
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Updated

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

drm/amdgpu: NULL-check BO's backing store when determining GFX12 PTE flags

PRT BOs may not have any backing store, so bo->tbo.resource will be NULL. Check for that before dereferencing.

(cherry picked from commit 3e3fcd29b505cebed659311337ea03b7698767fc)

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.12.20
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc6

Event History

Apr 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21990?

CVE-2025-21990 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21990?

To fix CVE-2025-21990, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21990?

CVE-2025-21990 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that handle DRM and AMD GPU functionalities.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-21990?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-21990 can lead to system crashes or instability when handling graphics resources.

5

Who is responsible for addressing vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-21990?

Maintainers of the Linux kernel and system administrators are responsible for addressing vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-21990 by applying updates.

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