Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52 spi-qcom-qspi exceptional condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component spi-qcom-qspi. The manipulation leads to exceptional condition. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-97512. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component spi-qcom-qspi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exceptional condition vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: spi-qcom-qspi: Fix incomplete error handling in runtime PM The runtime PM functions had incomplete error handling that could leave the system in an inconsistent state. If any operation failed midway through suspend or resume, some resources would be left in the wrong state while others were already changed, leading to potential clock/power imbalances. Reorder the suspend/resume sequences to avoid brownout risk by ensuring the performance state is set appropriately before clocks are enabled and clocks are disabled before dropping the performance state. Fix by adding proper error checking for all operations and using goto-based cleanup to ensure all successfully acquired resources are properly released on any error.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-97512 since 09/24/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 6.12.111 or 6.18.53 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 62dd3b8d3a92eb4e080b2ae491c2a5341654c1ee/bb18a346271f87889bd64a3861c9a656a3509ea6/d283d5d4d9f6d081ddb65e371be26fffeb611c42 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.12.110
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
• 6.18.15
• 6.18.16
• 6.18.17
• 6.18.18
• 6.18.19
• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 6.18.51
• 6.18.52

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.4
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.111/6.18.53
Patch: 62dd3b8d3a92eb4e080b2ae491c2a5341654c1ee/bb18a346271f87889bd64a3861c9a656a3509ea6/d283d5d4d9f6d081ddb65e371be26fffeb611c42

Timelineinfo

09/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/24/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-97512 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-97512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-409685

Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2026 20:12
Changes: 09/24/2026 20:12 (58)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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