cve 2023 51042

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CVE-2023-51042 is a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting the AMD GPU driver (amdgpu). It involves a use-after-free bug in the amdgpu_cs_wait_all_fences function, which can lead to system crashes or denial of service. The flaw was fixed upstream in kernel version 6.4.12. While this is a Linux-specific issue, Windows users running virtual machines or dual-boot systems with AMD GPUs should be aware of the risk. The tag covers discussions about the vulnerability's impact, patching, and mitigation strategies for affected Linux systems.

  1. Linux Kernel CVE-2023-51042: AMDGPU Fence Use-After-Free Fixed in 6.4.12

    A recently disclosed Linux-kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-51042, exposes a fence-related use‑after‑free in the AMD GPU driver (amdgpu) that was fixed upstream in the 6.4.12 stable release; the bug can crash affected kernels or otherwise deny availability to systems that accept...
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