SB2024060846 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel comedi drivers driver



SB2024060846 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel comedi drivers driver

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060846
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47477)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the dt9812_read_info(), dt9812_read_multiple_registers(), dt9812_write_multiple_registers() and dt9812_rmw_multiple_registers() functions in drivers/staging/comedi/drivers/dt9812.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.