Fix for media: aspeed: clock handling logic vulnerability in Kernel

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

31/05/2021

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000274: media: aspeed: fix clock handling logic. Affects Kernel versions >= d2b4387f3bdf016e266d23cf657465f557721488, < 75321dc8aebe3f30eff226028fe6da340fe0bf02. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The Kernel is a crucial component of the Linux operating system that manages the system's resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functions such as process management, memory management, and device drivers. The media subsystem in the Kernel handles various media-related operations, including audio and video processing. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the media: aspeed module, specifically in its clock handling logic.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the media: aspeed module's clock handling logic can potentially be exploited by attackers to manipulate or disrupt media-related operations. The exact impact and attack vectors have not been proven yet, but it is crucial to address this vulnerability to ensure the integrity and security of media processing in the Kernel. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.0 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.12.4.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.4 or later. This update includes the necessary patch to address the issue. You can obtain the updated Kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/

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Conclusion

The media: aspeed clock handling logic vulnerability in the Kernel can potentially be exploited to manipulate or disrupt media-related operations. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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You can find more information about this vulnerability in the vulnerability database maintained by the Cloud Security Alliance. Here is the source link: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1000xxx/GSD-2021-1000274.json