SB2024111948 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel media dvb-frontends driver



SB2024111948 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel media dvb-frontends driver

Published: November 19, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111948
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50290)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the cx24116_read_snr_pct() function in drivers/media/dvb-frontends/cx24116.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.