CVE-2025-71200: Linux kernel · mmc: sdhci-of-dwcmshc: Prevent illegal clock reduction in HS200/HS400 mode
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1058.65~22.04.1 +37
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A vendor-provided patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The fix prevents illegal clock frequency reductions below 52MHz in the affected driver. Users should update their Linux kernel to the patched versions as indicated in the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's MMC subsystem (specifically the sdhci-of-dwcmshc driver) was resolved that prevented illegal clock frequency reduction below 52MHz in HS200/HS400 modes. Reducing the clock below this threshold could cause the link to break due to hardware requirements of the Rockchip DWC MSHC controller. This issue could lead to system instability or denial of service. The vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available and has been released by the vendor.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71200 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71200 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/3009738a855cf938bbfc9078bec725031ae623a4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3009738a855cf938bbfc9078bec725031ae623a4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/36be050f21dea7a3a76dff5a031da6274e8ee468 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/59b8a1ca6df4db2ca250e9eeab74e2b0068d69e9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/de0ad7156036a50982bcb75a080e4af284502be2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2677d6e2bbc5ba2030825522d2afd0542b038a3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8570-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8594-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8604-1 (opens in a new tab)