CVE-2011-1016: The Radeon GPU drivers in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 do not properly validate data related to the A...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-1016 is a Linux kernel Radeon GPU driver flaw fixed before 2.6.38-rc5. A local user could supply crafted AA resolve register values and write to arbitrary VRAM or GTT memory locations. It is mainly relevant to legacy Linux systems using affected Radeon kernel mode-setting drivers. Exposure is likely limited to older Linux kernels before 2.6.38-rc5 with Radeon GPU drivers enabled and local user access. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless running old vendor kernels or unpatched legacy appliances. This is a legacy local kernel-driver issue, not an indicated internet-scale emergency. Prioritize it in legacy risk cleanup, especially where old Linux workstations, lab systems, or appliances allow multiple local users. Business urgency rises if affected hosts are unsupported or exposed to untrusted users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to a vendor-supported fixed release.; Check vendor advisories for distribution-specific backported fixes.; Prioritize unsupported legacy hosts with Radeon GPUs and local user access..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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