CVE-2024-40965: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: lpi2c: Avoid calling clk_get_rate during transfer Instead of repeatedly calling clk_get_rate for each transfer, lock the clock rate and cache the value. A deadlock has been observed while adding tlv320aic32x4 audio codec to the system. When this clock provider adds its clock, the clk mutex is locked already, it needs to access i2c, which in return needs the mutex for clk_get_rate as well.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.9.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b42e9587a7a9c7b824e0feb92958f258263963e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4268254a39484fc11ba991ae148bacbe75d9cc0a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b42e9587a7a9c7b824e0feb92958f258263963e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4268254a39484fc11ba991ae148bacbe75d9cc0a

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d038693e08adf9c162c6377800495e4f5a2df045

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40965? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: lpi2c: Avoid calling clk_get_rate during transfer Instead of repeatedly calling clk_get_rate for each transfer, lock the clock rate and cache the value. A deadlock has been observed while adding tlv320aic32x4 audio codec to the system. When this clock provider adds its clock, the clk mutex is locked already, it needs to access i2c, which in return needs the mutex for clk_get_rate as well. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-40965? +

CVE-2024-40965 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40965? +

CVE-2024-40965 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40965? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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