SB2024060544 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel hwmon driver
Published: June 5, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024060544
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47098)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the lm90_set_temphyst() function in drivers/hwmon/lm90.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.