CVE-2024-26971: clk: qcom: gcc-ipq5018: fix terminating of frequency table arrays

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

clk: qcom: gcc-ipq5018: fix terminating of frequency table arrays

The frequency table arrays are supposed to be terminated with an empty element. Add such entry to the end of the arrays where it is missing in order to avoid possible out-of-bound access when the table is traversed by functions like qcomfindfreq() or qcomfindfreqfloor().

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Configuration

    Ensure the frequency table arrays are terminated with an empty element to prevent possible out-of-bound access when traversed by functions like qcom_find_freq() or qcom_find_freq_floor().

    Linux kernel clk: qcom gcc-ipq5018 frequency table termination = empty element terminator

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
Mar 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26971?

The severity of CVE-2024-26971 is classified as moderate due to its impact on the termination of frequency table arrays in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26971?

To fix CVE-2024-26971, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26971?

CVE-2024-26971 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the updates addressing the vulnerability.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-26971?

CVE-2024-26971 involves the clk subsystem in the Linux kernel specifically for the Qualcomm gcc-ipq5018 frequency table arrays.

5

Is CVE-2024-26971 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-26971 is not known to be remotely exploitable but could potentially be leveraged in local privilege escalation scenarios.

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