CVE-2026-63977: dpll: zl3073x: use __dpll_device_change_ntf() and remove change_work

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

dpll: zl3073x: use dplldevicechangentf() and remove changework

The changework was introduced to send device change notifications from DPLL device callbacks without deadlocking on dplllock, since the callbacks are already invoked under that lock. Now that dplldevicechangentf() is exported for callers that already hold dplllock, use it directly and remove the changework infrastructure entirely.

This eliminates a race condition where changework could be re-scheduled after cancelworksync() during device teardown, potentially causing the handler to dereference a freed or NULL dplldev pointer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63977?

CVE-2026-63977 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-63977?

CVE-2026-63977 involves a race condition in the Linux kernel.

3

How can I fix CVE-2026-63977?

To fix CVE-2026-63977, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-63977 have on Linux kernel devices?

CVE-2026-63977 can lead to device change notification issues, potentially causing system instability.

5

When was CVE-2026-63977 published?

CVE-2026-63977 was published on July 19, 2026.

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