SB2024061309 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel gadget function driver
Published: June 13, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024061309
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36895)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the __uvcg_iter_item_entries() function in drivers/usb/gadget/function/uvc_configfs.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a54e5052bde582fd0e7677334fe7a5be92e242c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a422089ce42ced73713e5032aad29a9a7cbe9528
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/650ae71c80749fc7cb8858c8049f532eaec64410
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.31
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.8.10