CVE-2023-52635

kernel: PM / devfreq: Synchronize devfreq_monitor_[start/stop]

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.4

CVSS 3.1

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Published · April 2, 2024

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel resulting from race conditions and a lack of synchronization in handling the delayed work timers in the devfreq component. This issue can lead to inconsistencies and a corruption of the timer list.

Statement

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is not affected by this vulnerability, as the default configuration does not set CONFIG_PM_DEVFREQ.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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