SB2024062171 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel usb stk1160 driver



SB2024062171 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel usb stk1160 driver

Published: June 21, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062171
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38621)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the stk1160_buffer_done() and stk1160_copy_video() functions in drivers/media/usb/stk1160/stk1160-video.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.