CVE-2025-52538 Integer overflow in Xilinx Run Time (XRT)

High 8.0 Published Updated

A local attacker can exploit an integer overflow in the XOCL driver to compromise confidentiality or availability of the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-52538?

CVE-2025-52538 is a high-severity vulnerability in AMD Xilinx Run Time (XRT), published on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper input validation within the XOCL driver may allow a local attacker to generate an integer overflow condition, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or availability.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52538?

How do I fix CVE-2025-52538?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-52538 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-52538 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5jwv-9ff8-f4q9.

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