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CVE-2023-53351

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/sched: Check scheduler work queue before calling timeout handling During an IGT GPU reset test we see again oops despite of…

Published Sep 17, 2025CWE-908EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2023-53351 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. 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/sched: Check scheduler work queue before calling timeout handling

During an IGT GPU reset test we see again oops despite of

commit 0c8c901aaaebc9 (drm/sched: Check scheduler ready before calling

timeout handling).

It uses ready condition whether to call drm_sched_fault which unwind

the TDR leads to GPU reset.

However it looks the ready condition is overloaded with other meanings,

for example, for the following stack is related GPU reset :

0 gfx_v9_0_cp_gfx_start

1 gfx_v9_0_cp_gfx_resume

2 gfx_v9_0_cp_resume

3 gfx_v9_0_hw_init

4 gfx_v9_0_resume

5 amdgpu_device_ip_resume_phase2

does the following:

/* start the ring */

gfx_v9_0_cp_gfx_start(adev);

ring->sched.ready = true;

The same approach is for other ASICs as well :

gfx_v8_0_cp_gfx_resume

gfx_v10_0_kiq_resume, etc...

As a result, our GPU reset test causes GPU fault which calls unconditionally gfx_v9_0_fault

and then drm_sched_fault. However now it d

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-2023-53351?

CVE-2023-53351 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53351?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53351?

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.

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