# CVE-2026-45909: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  clk: mediatek: Drop __initconst from gates  Sinc...

CVE-2026-45909 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-45909 (version 6.18.14-1), released May 27, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-45909
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0016
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 27, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  clk: mediatek: Drop __initconst from gates  Since commit 8ceff24a754a ("clk: mediatek: clk-gate: Refactor mtk_clk_register_gate to use mtk_gate struct") the mtk_gate structs are no longer just used for initialization/registration, but also at runtime. So drop __initconst annotations.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.18.14-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-45909](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-45909.md) | May 27, 2026 |

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