Vulnerability in ASoC q6afe-clocks Driver
Summary
GSD-2021-1000261: ASoC: q6afe-clocks: fix reprobing of the driver. Affects Kernel versions >= 520a1c396d1966b64884d8e0176a580150d5a09e, < 62413972f5266568848a36fd15160397b211fa74. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ASoC q6afe-clocks driver is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the audio subsystem on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. It provides clock configuration and control for the audio front-end (AFE) hardware. The driver is crucial for proper audio functionality on devices that utilize Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
Vulnerability Detail
The ASoC q6afe-clocks driver has a vulnerability that affects versions 5.10 to 5.12.3 of the Linux Kernel. The issue arises from a flaw in the driver's reprobing mechanism. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is advised to apply the recommended fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the latest stable version.
Conclusion
The ASoC q6afe-clocks driver in the Linux Kernel has a vulnerability that can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version 5.12.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The ASoC q6afe-clocks driver is a component of the Linux Kernel responsible for managing the audio subsystem on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, it could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version 5.12.4 or later, which includes a commit that addresses the issue.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is advised to update the Linux Kernel to the latest stable version.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source link provided in the database_specific section of the vulnerability details.
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