CVE-2023-52645: pmdomain: mediatek: fix race conditions with genpd

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

pmdomain: mediatek: fix race conditions with genpd

If the power domains are registered first with genpd and after that the driver attempts to power them on in the probe sequence, then it is possible that a race condition occurs if genpd tries to power them on in the same time. The same is valid for powering them off before unregistering them from genpd. Attempt to fix race conditions by first removing the domains from genpd and after that powering down domains. Also first power up the domains and after that register them to genpd.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.150
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:59 PM
Description
Jun 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:05 AM
Description
May 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:13 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52645?

CVE-2023-52645 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for race conditions affecting power management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52645?

To fix CVE-2023-52645, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch, such as versions 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or later.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52645?

CVE-2023-52645 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.11 to 5.15.150, 5.16 to 6.1.80, 6.2 to 6.6.18, and 6.7 to 6.7.6.

4

Is CVE-2023-52645 specific to any Linux distribution?

CVE-2023-52645 is not specific to any single distribution but affects the underlying Linux kernel used across multiple distributions.

5

What are the potential consequences of unpatched CVE-2023-52645?

Unpatched CVE-2023-52645 may lead to system instability or unexpected behavior in power domain related functionalities.

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