Integer overflow in Linux kernel rtc driver



| Updated: 2025-05-11
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-57953
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU105051

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57953

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the drivers/rtc/rtc-tps6594.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 6.13 - 6.13.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09c4a610153286cef54d4f0c85398f4e32fc227e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5127f3cbfc78a7b301b86328247230bec47e0bb3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53b0c7b15accb18d15d95c7fe68f61630ebfd1ca
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.13.2


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.



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