SB2024062596 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel remoteproc driver



SB2024062596 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel remoteproc driver

Published: June 25, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062596
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36965)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the scp_elf_read_ipi_buf_addr() and scp_ipi_init() functions in drivers/remoteproc/mtk_scp.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.