SB20240731124 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel iio chemical driver

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SB20240731124 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel iio chemical driver

Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240731124
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42086)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the bme680_compensate_temp(), bme680_compensate_press() and bme680_compensate_humid() functions in drivers/iio/chemical/bme680_core.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References