Linux Kernel Memory Leak Vulnerability in AMD SMU13 ASICs

Vulnerability

A potential memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of certain AMD SMU13 ASICs. This issue arises from the absence of necessary finalization interfaces, which can lead to unintended memory retention.

Impact

The vulnerability may cause a memory leak, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance over time.

Added: Jun 18, 2025, 9:39 PM
Updated: Jun 18, 2025, 9:39 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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