CVE-2023-53274
clk: mediatek: mt8183: Add back SSPM related clocks
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mediatek: mt8183: Add back SSPM related clocks This reverts commit 860690a93ef23b567f781c1b631623e27190f101. On the MT8183, the SSPM related clocks were removed claiming a lack of usage. This however causes some issues when the driver was converted to the new simple-probe mechanism. This mechanism allocates enough space for all the clocks defined in the clock driver, not the highest index in the DT binding. This leads to out-of-bound writes if their are holes in the DT binding or the driver (due to deprecated or unimplemented clocks). These errors can go unnoticed and cause memory corruption, leading to crashes in unrelated areas, or nothing at all. KASAN will detect them. Add the SSPM related clocks back to the MT8183 clock driver to fully implement the DT binding. The SSPM clocks are for the power management co-processor, and should never be turned off. They are marked as such.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 3, 2025, 4:54 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Revert commit 860690a93ef23b567f781c1b631623e27190f101.
- Re-add SSPM related clocks to the MT8183 clock driver.
- Ensure SSPM clocks are marked as never to be turned off.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53274.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1eb8d61ac5c9c7ec56bb96d433532807509b9288 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45d69917a4af6c869193f95932dc6d6f15d5ef86 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4 up to (excluding) 6.4.10 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1eb8d61ac5c9c7ec56bb96d433532807509b9288 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45d69917a4af6c869193f95932dc6d6f15d5ef86 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mediatek: mt8183: Add back SSPM related clocks This reverts commit 860690a93ef23b567f781c1b631623e27190f101. On the MT8183, the SSPM related clocks were removed claiming a lack of usage. This however causes some issues when the driver was converted to the new simple-probe mechanism. This mechanism allocates enough space for all the clocks defined in the clock driver, not the highest index in the DT binding. This leads to out-of-bound writes if their are holes in the DT binding or the driver (due to deprecated or unimplemented clocks). These errors can go unnoticed and cause memory corruption, leading to crashes in unrelated areas, or nothing at all. KASAN will detect them. Add the SSPM related clocks back to the MT8183 clock driver to fully implement the DT binding. The SSPM clocks are for the power management co-processor, and should never be turned off. They are marked as such. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1eb8d61ac5c9c7ec56bb96d433532807509b9288 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45d69917a4af6c869193f95932dc6d6f15d5ef86