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CVE-2024-26969: clk: qcom: gcc-ipq8074: fix terminating of frequency table arrays

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: qcom: gcc-ipq8074: fix terminating of frequency table arrays The frequency table arrays are supposed to be terminated with an empty element. Add such entry to the end of the arrays where it is missing in order to avoid possible out-of-bound access when the table is traversed by functions like qcom_find_freq() or qcom_find_freq_floor(). Only compile tested.

HighCVSS 7.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A Linux clock-driver table for Qualcomm IPQ8074 hardware can lack required end markers. Kernel code traversing these tables may read beyond their bounds, potentially causing serious confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact. The issue requires local, low-privileged access according to the supplied CVSS assessment; remote exploitation is not indicated.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority, hardware-specific kernel update rather than an internet-wide emergency. Identify IPQ8074-based systems promptly and patch them through supported vendor channels. Accelerate remediation where untrusted users or workloads can obtain local access. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation.

Technical view

The gcc-ipq8074 driver contains frequency-table arrays without empty terminating elements. Calls such as qcom_find_freq() and qcom_find_freq_floor() may consequently traverse beyond array boundaries. The upstream correction adds missing terminators. The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3, with local attack vector and potential high confidentiality and availability impact. The fix was only compile-tested.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems using the affected Qualcomm IPQ8074 clock-controller code. The bundle lists affected kernel versions from 4.16 through 6.9, including several stable release points. Distribution and appliance kernels may contain backports, so version numbers alone cannot conclusively establish exposure.

Exploitation context

The supplied CVSS vector requires local access and low privileges, with no user interaction. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not report active exploitation or a public exploit. Practical reachability, reliable impact, and exploitation conditions are not established in the bundle.

Researcher notes

The defect is an unterminated-array condition producing possible out-of-bounds traversal. The patch adds empty sentinel entries rather than changing lookup logic. The stated CVSS consequences are severe, but the bundle provides no crash trace, runtime test, exploit evidence, or demonstrated impact. Upstream noted that the change was only compile-tested.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable Linux stable fix.
  • Follow distribution or appliance vendor guidance for backported packages and reboot requirements.
  • Prioritize exposed multi-user or untrusted-workload systems using Qualcomm IPQ8074 hardware.
  • Restrict local access and untrusted code execution until remediation is complete.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems using Qualcomm IPQ8074 hardware and the gcc-ipq8074 clock driver.
  • Record running kernel and distribution package versions on potentially affected systems.
  • Verify vendor changelogs or source trees include the missing frequency-table terminators.
  • After updating and rebooting, confirm the remediated kernel is running.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for revised affected-version or exploitation information.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H1.85.5Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.3High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-26969Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64a, 9607f6224b3966652ce3f4e620c4694df190b64aunaffected
LinuxLinux4.16, 0, 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, 6.9affected
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