SB20250619216 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ptp driver
Published: June 19, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250619216
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38054)
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 OCP_REQ_TIMESTAMP BIT(), ptp_ocp_fb_board_init(), ptp_ocp_art_board_init(), ptp_ocp_adva_board_init(), _signal_summary_show(), _frequency_summary_show() and ptp_ocp_summary_show() functions in drivers/ptp/ptp_ocp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.