Input validation error in Linux kernel intel boards

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU94127

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52697

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the sof_sdw_rt_sdca_jack_exit() function in sound/soc/intel/boards/sof_sdw_rt_sdca_jack_common.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a410d58117d6da4b7d41f3c91365f191d006bc3d
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/582231a8c4f73ac153493687ecc1bed853e9c9ef
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e38e252dbceeef7d2f848017132efd68e9ae1416

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.