CVE-2025-40191
drm/amdkfd: Fix kfd process ref leaking when userptr unmapping
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Fix kfd process ref leaking when userptr unmapping kfd_lookup_process_by_pid hold the kfd process reference to ensure it doesn't get destroyed while sending the segfault event to user space. Calling kfd_lookup_process_by_pid as function parameter leaks the kfd process refcount and miss the NULL pointer check if app process is already destroyed.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 12, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 12, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-40191
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply security patches for the graphics subsystem.
- Verify the fix by testing process unmapping.
- Monitor system stability after patching.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-40191.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58e6fc2fb94f0f409447e5d46cf6a417b6397fbc | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60f6112fc9b3ba0eae519f10702c0c13bab45742 |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Nov. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Fix kfd process ref leaking when userptr unmapping kfd_lookup_process_by_pid hold the kfd process reference to ensure it doesn't get destroyed while sending the segfault event to user space. Calling kfd_lookup_process_by_pid as function parameter leaks the kfd process refcount and miss the NULL pointer check if app process is already destroyed. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58e6fc2fb94f0f409447e5d46cf6a417b6397fbc Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60f6112fc9b3ba0eae519f10702c0c13bab45742