SB20250327148 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel cpufreq driver
Published: March 27, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250327148
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-2022-49750)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the get_perf_level_count() and cppc_get_cpu_power() functions in drivers/cpufreq/cppc_cpufreq.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.