Input validation error in Linux kernel iio adc driver

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU94136

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26711

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ad4130_setup_int_clk() function in drivers/iio/adc/ad4130.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e0dab37750926d4fb0144edb1c1ea0612fea273
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02876e2df02f8b17a593d77a0a7879a8109b27e1
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a22b0a2be69a36511cb5b37d948b651ddf7debf3

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.