Vulnerability in Kernel Package: clk: qcom: ipq8074: fix PCI-E clock oops
Summary
GSD-2022-1001185: clk: qcom: ipq8074: fix PCI-E clock oops. Affects Kernel versions >= f0cfcf1ade201dcfd3365f231efc90e846fa46df, < 5a5576ad405c3c89fc9afb245c4dcc3e412b0aa9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel package is a crucial component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing the system's core functionality. It provides essential services, including device drivers, memory management, and process scheduling. The clk module within the Kernel package handles clock management for various hardware components. One of the supported platforms is the Qualcomm IPQ8074 chipset, which includes support for PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interfaces. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the clk module specific to the IPQ8074 chipset, leading to a potential oops (system crash) when handling PCI-E clocks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the clk module for the IPQ8074 chipset arises from a flaw in the handling of PCI-E clocks. When certain operations involving PCI-E clocks are performed, it triggers an oops, resulting in a system crash. An attacker with local access to the affected system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or disrupt system stability. The vulnerability was introduced in Linux Kernel version v5.9 and has been fixed in version v5.17.2.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel package to the latest version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the clk module for the Qualcomm IPQ8074 chipset in the Kernel package can lead to a system crash when handling PCI-E clocks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.17.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance or support in addressing this vulnerability, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to a system crash (oops) when handling PCI-E clocks, potentially causing a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or system instability.
Systems running the Linux Kernel with the Qualcomm IPQ8074 chipset and utilizing PCI-E interfaces are affected by this vulnerability.
No, this vulnerability requires local access to the affected system to exploit.
Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.17.2.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Linux Kernel package to the latest version, which includes the fix for this vulnerability.
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