SB20250502228 - Input validation error in Linux kernel drm xe driver



SB20250502228 - Input validation error in Linux kernel drm xe driver

Published: May 2, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250502228
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-23162)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the vf_reset_guc_state() function in drivers/gpu/drm/xe/xe_gt_sriov_vf.c, within the do_gt_reset() function in drivers/gpu/drm/xe/xe_gt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.