CVE-2024-50266: clk: qcom: videocc-sm8350: use HW_CTRL_TRIGGER for vcodec GDSCs

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

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

clk: qcom: videocc-sm8350: use HWCTRLTRIGGER for vcodec GDSCs

A recent change in the venus driver results in a stuck clock on the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, for example, when streaming video in firefox:

videoccmvs0clk status stuck at 'off' WARNING: CPU: 6 PID: 2885 at drivers/clk/qcom/clk-branch.c:87 clkbranchwait+0x144/0x15c ... Call trace: clkbranchwait+0x144/0x15c clkbranch2enable+0x30/0x40 clkcoreenable+0xd8/0x29c clkenable+0x2c/0x4c vcodecclksenable.isra.0+0x94/0xd8 [venuscore] coreidpowerv4+0x464/0x628 [venuscore] vdecstartstreaming+0xc4/0x510 [venusdec] vb2startstreaming+0x6c/0x180 [videobuf2common] vb2corestreamon+0x120/0x1dc [videobuf2common] vb2streamon+0x1c/0x6c [videobuf2v4l2] v4l2m2mioctlstreamon+0x30/0x80 [v4l2mem2mem] v4lstreamon+0x24/0x30 [videodev]

using the out-of-tree sm8350/sc8280xp venus support. [1]

Update also the sm8350/sc8280xp GDSC definitions so that the hw control mode can be changed at runtime as the venus driver now requires.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:50 AM
Description
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50266?

CVE-2024-50266 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a stuck clock affecting video streaming.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50266?

To fix CVE-2024-50266, update the Linux kernel to version 6.11.9 or later, or apply the relevant patches.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50266?

CVE-2024-50266 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.11.0 to 6.12-rc6.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-50266?

CVE-2024-50266 involves a malfunction in the venus driver, causing clock issues during video streaming.

5

Are there any specific devices impacted by CVE-2024-50266?

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s has been reported to experience issues related to CVE-2024-50266 while streaming video.

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