SB2025030656 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel powerplay hwmgr driver



SB2025030656 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel powerplay hwmgr driver

Published: March 6, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025030656
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-58052)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the atomctrl_get_smc_sclk_range_table() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/powerplay/hwmgr/ppatomctrl.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.