Description
Release of an invalid pointer in the AMD kernel mode driver (KMD) could allow a privileged attacker to create a double free condition potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Published: 2026-08-31
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability arises when the AMD kernel mode driver releases an invalid pointer, creating a double free condition. This flaw allows a privileged attacker to manipulate memory management and potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The weakness is classified as CWE‑763, indicating improper handling of memory that can lead to code execution.

Affected Systems

The affected products are AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 graphics units and AMD Radeon PRO V620 graphics cards. No specific firmware or driver version information is provided, so all current driver releases for these product lines are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates moderate severity. Exploit probability data is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires privilege escalation; an attacker must already have administrative or system-level access to trigger the double free and execute code. While the risk is non‑trivial for environments running these drivers, successful exploitation is limited to privileged contexts and no widespread public exploits are reported at this time.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 19:52 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest AMD driver update that includes the fix for the double free issue.
  • If a patch cannot be applied immediately, disable the affected Radeon driver modules to prevent the flaw from being utilized.
  • Revoke unnecessary privileged accounts and enforce least‑privilege access controls to reduce the chance of an attacker gaining the required permissions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 19:52 UTC.

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History

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Double Free Vulnerability in AMD Kernel Mode Driver

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Release of an invalid pointer in the AMD kernel mode driver (KMD) could allow a privileged attacker to create a double free condition potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Weaknesses CWE-763
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: AMD

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-31T18:15:06.410Z

Reserved: 2022-10-27T18:53:39.735Z

Link: CVE-2023-20511

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-31T19:16:44.380

Modified: 2026-08-31T19:16:44.380

Link: CVE-2023-20511

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Updated: 2026-08-31T20:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-763

    Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference