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drm i915
About this tag
The drm i915 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's Intel GPU driver, specifically the drm/i915 component. Content includes security advisories such as CVE-2025-38389, which affects Azure Linux and involves a use-after-free bug in the i915 driver. Topics range from vulnerability analysis and patch verification to practical steps for IT teams and administrators. The tag is relevant for those managing Linux-based systems, particularly in enterprise or cloud environments, who need to stay informed about driver-level security issues and updates. Recurring themes include kernel patches, vendor advisories, and system verification procedures.
Microsoft’s public advisory on CVE-2025-38389 names the Linux kernel’s Intel GPU driver (drm/i915) as the locus of a bug that can leave a timeline object referenced after an allocation failure — and Microsoft has stated that, today, Azure Linux is the Microsoft product they have confirmed to...