CVE-2026-46247
Kernel Crash in Linux Kernel Clock Subsystem
Publication date: 2026-06-03
Last updated on: 2026-06-03
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is related to the Linux kernel's clock management for Qualcomm graphics hardware (gfx3d). A recent code change removed a function called round_rate() in favor of determine_rate(), which caused crashes when determining the GFX3D clock rate. The crash happens because the parent clock map does not provide the expected best_parent_hw clock, which was previously ignored but is now required. The fix involves setting a field in the parent request map to prevent the crash.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause crashes in the Linux kernel when determining the clock rate for Qualcomm graphics hardware. Such crashes could lead to system instability or failures in graphics processing, potentially affecting device performance or causing unexpected reboots.