SB2024062532 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel base regmap driver



SB2024062532 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel base regmap driver

Published: June 25, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062532
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48696)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the regmap_get_spi_bus() function in drivers/base/regmap/regmap-spi.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.