SB20240531283 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel mtd maps driver 



SB20240531283 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel mtd maps driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531283
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46965)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the bt1_rom_map_copy_from() function in drivers/mtd/maps/physmap-bt1-rom.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.