Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3 scpi dvfs_get_idx out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dvfs_get_idx of the component scpi. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-98362. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dvfs_get_idx of the component scpi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: scpi: bound-check DVFS index in scpi_dvfs_recalc_rate dvfs_get_idx() may return an out-of-range index if the SCP firmware is buggy or returns a stale value. Only negative indexes were rejected, so a large index walked past info->opps and could treat garbage as a clock rate (KASAN OOB / wrong frequency to consumers). The missing upper bound dates back to the original SCPI clock driver. Treat indexes >= opp count as invalid and return 0, same as idx < 0.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98362 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/06/2026).

Upgrading to version 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.112, 6.18.54, 7.2.8 or 7.3-rc4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6e3b55823da8ef0d99621efb422cc29f50d7f280/7204095917aeaac89db7377c29a457351a19b076/0f89e2ac0e945da2ce798f6a61aebf9d291c2e0a/56b7a9d89c67932bf11b71e3b6d17941fc24a393/a82b274697d0876b478594ca78ad1e6cb062467b/e1188332a9110cf3635fe286481ee38305b3c2b6/108c46e8dacc4a0e472a74f98171115d49cbc079/70f4b78d560e592cbf3325b162424737d032fc1d 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

• 5.10.270
• 5.15.221
• 6.1.188
• 6.6.157
• 6.12.111
• 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
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• 6.18.33
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• 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
• 6.18.53
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5
• 7.2.6
• 7.2.7
• 7.3-rc1
• 7.3-rc2
• 7.3-rc3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.271/5.15.222/6.1.189/6.6.158/6.12.112/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4
Patch: 6e3b55823da8ef0d99621efb422cc29f50d7f280/7204095917aeaac89db7377c29a457351a19b076/0f89e2ac0e945da2ce798f6a61aebf9d291c2e0a/56b7a9d89c67932bf11b71e3b6d17941fc24a393/a82b274697d0876b478594ca78ad1e6cb062467b/e1188332a9110cf3635fe286481ee38305b3c2b6/108c46e8dacc4a0e472a74f98171115d49cbc079/70f4b78d560e592cbf3325b162424737d032fc1d

Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-98362 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-98362
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414205

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2026 13:40
Changes: 10/06/2026 13:40 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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