Shift-out-of-bounds Error in gpio: wcd934x

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

30/06/2021

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000961: gpio: wcd934x: Fix shift-out-of-bounds error. Affects Kernel versions >= 59c324683400b41caa6d85b091e812ee3d5415c3, < e0b518a2eb44d8a74c19e50f79a8ed393e96d634. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The gpio: wcd934x package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides functionality for handling General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins on Qualcomm WCD934x audio codecs. These audio codecs are commonly used in mobile devices and provide audio processing capabilities. The gpio: wcd934x package allows software to control and configure the GPIO pins on these audio codecs.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in gpio: wcd934x is a shift-out-of-bounds error. This error occurs when a shift operation is performed on a value that exceeds the size of the variable being shifted. In this case, the error can lead to memory corruption or unexpected behavior. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.6 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.10.44. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

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Workaround

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Conclusion

The shift-out-of-bounds error in gpio: wcd934x can potentially lead to memory corruption or unexpected behavior. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.44 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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