SB2024122722 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel comedi driver



SB2024122722 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel comedi driver

Published: December 27, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024122722
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-2024-53148)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the comedi_mmap() function in drivers/comedi/comedi_fops.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.