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CVE-2023-53009

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Add sync after creating vram bo There will be data corruption on vram allocated by svm if the initialization is not…

Published Mar 27, 2025EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2023-53009 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amdkfd: Add sync after creating vram bo

There will be data corruption on vram allocated by svm

if the initialization is not complete and application is

writting on the memory. Adding sync to wait for the

initialization completion is to resolve this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53009?

CVE-2023-53009 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53009?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-53009?

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