Linux Kernel EP93XX Clock Subsystem Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the EP93XX clock subsystem of the Linux kernel. The issue arises in the 'ep93xx_clk_register_gate' function, where memory is accessed after it has been freed, potentially leading to undefined behavior.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in a use-after-free condition, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition by crashing the system.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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