Power Management Vulnerability in AMD GPU Drivers from Linux Vendor

CVE-2026-98389

What is CVE-2026-98389?

A flaw in the AMD GPU drivers for the Linux kernel can lead to improper resource management during GPU resets. The issue arises when the GPU attempts to switch power profiles prematurely while resuming from a reset, causing an assertion error due to register access without the appropriate semaphore being released. This vulnerability could impact system stability and performance, emphasizing the importance of updates and patches from the Linux community.

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