clock driver

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The clock driver tag on WindowsForum.com covers Linux kernel vulnerabilities and fixes related to clock drivers, particularly in embedded and RISC-V SoC contexts. Recent content discusses CVE-2026-46293, an out-of-bounds access in the Microchip PolarFire SoC fabric clock driver during clock output registration. The tag explores how narrowly scoped driver defects become CVEs and are patched in stable kernels. While not directly impacting Windows desktop users, these discussions highlight broader kernel security practices and the importance of driver-level fixes. The tag is relevant for readers interested in Linux kernel security, embedded systems, and cross-platform vulnerability awareness.
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    CVE-2026-46293: Microchip PolarFire Linux Clock Driver OOB Fix Explained

    CVE-2026-46293 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, added to NVD on June 8, 2026, covering an out-of-bounds access in the Microchip PolarFire SoC fabric clock driver during registration of clock outputs. The bug is not the kind of headline-grabbing flaw that sends Windows desktop...
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