CVE-2026-97970
watchdog: msc313e: Avoid division by zero
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: watchdog: msc313e: Avoid division by zero clk_get_rate() could return 0. Avoid a division by zero panic.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the msc313e watchdog patch.
- Ensure clock rates are validated before division.
- Reboot the system after applying updates.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: watchdog: msc313e: Avoid division by zero clk_get_rate() could return 0. Avoid a division by zero panic. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97970.json">CVE-2026-97970</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ae8eb30f8a0a839bf36fa62e4201ac99946447f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c73a37f5e40972ce26d8eeb98e8b938d719b069 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47eae41c630b9d2ce16a528a1517d4d2f857cd47 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5788a6747eda85051838628b40c430ec6343f3c6