CVE-2025-38080: drm/amd/display: Increase block_sequence array size

Published Jun 18, 2025
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Updated

drm/amd/display: Increase blocksequence array size

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<6.6.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.31
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.14.9
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.1-1<6.6.96.1-1
6.6.96.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-2<6.6.96.1-1
6.6.96.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.96.1-1

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38080?

CVE-2025-38080 has been classified with a high severity due to potential buffer overflow risks in the Linux kernel's display driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38080?

To fix CVE-2025-38080, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2025-38080?

CVE-2025-38080 is caused by an overflow in the block_sequence array when handling more than 50 steps in the hwss_build_fast_sequence function.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38080?

CVE-2025-38080 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the AMD display driver, particularly those with multi-pipe configurations.

5

Is CVE-2025-38080 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2025-38080, but it is recommended to apply mitigations promptly.

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