SB2024082245 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel iio adc driver
Published: August 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082245
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-2022-48927)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the tsc2046_adc_update_scan_mode() and tsc2046_adc_setup_spi_msg() functions in drivers/iio/adc/ti-tsc2046.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cb9b2f73c182d242a640e512f4785c7c504512f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/082d2c047b0d305bb0b6e9f9d671a09470e2db2d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7a78a8adaa8849c02f174d707aead0f85dca0da
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.26
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17