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CVE-2024-26879: clk: meson: Add missing clocks to axg_clk_regmaps

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: meson: Add missing clocks to axg_clk_regmaps Some clocks were missing from axg_clk_regmaps, which caused kernel panic during cat /sys/kernel/debug/clk/clk_summary [ 57.349402] Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 00000000000001fc ... [ 57.430002] pstate: 60000005 (nZCv daif -PAN -UAO -TCO -DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--) [ 57.436900] pc : regmap_read+0x1c/0x88 [ 57.440608] lr : clk_regmap_gate_is_enabled+0x3c/0xb0 [ 57.445611] sp : ffff800082f1b690 [ 57.448888] x29: ffff800082f1b690 x28: 0000000000000000 x27: ffff800080eb9a70 [ 57.455961] x26: 0000000000000007 x25: 0000000000000016 x24: 0000000000000000 [ 57.463033] x23: ffff800080e8b488 x22: 0000000000000015 x21: ffff00000e7e7000 [ 57.470106] x20: ffff00000400ec00 x19: 0000000000000000 x18: ffffffffffffffff [ 57.477178] x17: 0000000000000000 x16: 0000000000000000 x15: ffff0000042a3000 [ 57.484251] x14: 0000000000000000 x13: ffff0000042a2fec x12: 0000000005f5e100 [ 57.491323] x11: abcc77118461cefd x10: 0000000000000020 x9 : ffff8000805e4b24 [ 57.498396] x8 : ffff0000028063c0 x7 : ffff800082f1b710 x6 : ffff800082f1b710 [ 57.505468] x5 : 00000000ffffffd0 x4 : ffff800082f1b6e0 x3 : 0000000000001000 [ 57.512541] x2 : ffff800082f1b6e4 x1 : 000000000000012c x0 : 0000000000000000 [ 57.519615] Call trace: [ 57.522030] regmap_read+0x1c/0x88 [ 57.525393] clk_regmap_gate_is_enabled+0x3c/0xb0 [ 57.530050] clk_core_is_enabled+0x44/0x120 [ 57.534190] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x154/0x2f0 [ 57.538847] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.543505] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.548162] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.552820] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.557477] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.562135] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.566792] clk_summary_show_subtree+0x220/0x2f0 [ 57.571450] clk_summary_show+0x84/0xb8 [ 57.575245] seq_read_iter+0x1bc/0x4b8 [ 57.578954] seq_read+0x8c/0xd0 [ 57.582059] full_proxy_read+0x68/0xc8 [ 57.585767] vfs_read+0xb0/0x268 [ 57.588959] ksys_read+0x70/0x108 [ 57.592236] __arm64_sys_read+0x24/0x38 [ 57.596031] invoke_syscall+0x50/0x128 [ 57.599740] el0_svc_common.constprop.0+0x48/0xf8 [ 57.604397] do_el0_svc+0x28/0x40 [ 57.607675] el0_svc+0x34/0xb8 [ 57.610694] el0t_64_sync_handler+0x13c/0x158 [ 57.615006] el0t_64_sync+0x190/0x198 [ 57.618635] Code: a9bd7bfd 910003fd a90153f3 aa0003f3 (b941fc00) [ 57.624668] ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- [jbrunet: add missing Fixes tag]

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel reliability flaw in the Amlogic Meson AXG clock code. Missing clock map entries can cause a kernel panic when clock summary debug information is read. The business impact is service interruption on affected embedded or appliance systems, not confirmed remote compromise.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted availability risk for affected embedded Linux assets. Prioritize patching where downtime would disrupt operations, but do not treat it as broad internet-scale compromise based on the provided evidence.

Technical view

The issue is a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel clock/regmap path for Meson AXG. The source crash trace shows regmap_read reached through clk_regmap_gate_is_enabled while rendering clk_summary. Kernel stable commits add missing clocks to axg_clk_regmaps.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems using the affected Meson AXG clock implementation, especially embedded devices, boards, or appliances. General Linux servers are unlikely to be exposed unless they use this hardware/driver path and permit access to relevant debug interfaces.

Exploitation context

The source describes a kernel panic during debug clock summary access. KEV status is false, and the bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation, remote exploitation, privilege escalation, or public weaponization.

Researcher notes

The CVE data lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed version range semantics. Analysis is therefore based on the kernel description, affected version entries, KEV=false, and stable commit references only.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux stable or vendor kernel updates containing the referenced fix commits.
  • If patching is delayed, limit debug interface access to trusted administrators.
  • Check device vendor firmware advisories for backported kernel fixes.
  • Prioritize exposed appliances where reboot impact is operationally significant.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems for affected Linux kernel versions and Meson AXG hardware or drivers.
  • Confirm whether deployed kernels include one of the referenced stable fixes or a vendor backport.
  • Review kernel crash logs for regmap_read and clk_regmap_gate_is_enabled panic traces.
  • Verify debug interfaces are not exposed to untrusted users.
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LinuxLinux14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59, 14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59, 14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59, 14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59, 14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59, 14ebb3154b8f3d562cb18331b08ff1a22609ae59unaffected
LinuxLinux5.11, 0, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, 6.9affected
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