High · published June 20, 2024
🔥 An off-by-one error in the Linux kernel could let an attacker corrupt a critical structure with just a channel ID! 🚨 Think of it like a chef grabbing the wrong ingredient from the pantry based on a mislabelled container; if they used the wrong item, their entire dish could be ruined! In this case, an attacker could potentially corrupt the `wcd938x_sdw_priv` structure, which could lead to system instability or unexpected behavior. It's absolutely devastating — a single misstep could bring your system to its knees!
Think of it like a chef grabbing the wrong ingredient from the pantry based on a mislabelled container; if they used the wrong item, their entire dish could be ruined! This vulnerability occurs due to the incorrect use of channel IDs instead of port IDs when accessing the port_map array. This could lead to out-of-bounds access and corruption of critical data structures in the Linux audio subsystem.
In this case, an attacker could potentially corrupt the `wcd938x_sdw_priv` structure, which could lead to system instability or unexpected behavior. It's absolutely devastating — a single misstep could bring your system to its knees! Patch your systems to the latest Linux kernel version where this vulnerability has been addressed. Make sure that any audio drivers relying on the ASoC framework are also updated to mitigate this risk. Regularly check for future updates to stay ahead! You've got this! With these updates, you'll secure your systems like a pro! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux/linux_kernel | ≥ 5.14, < 5.15.22 | 5.15.22 |
| linux/linux_kernel | ≥ 5.16, < 5.16.8 | 5.16.8 |
| linux/linux_kernel | all versions | — |
| linux/linux_kernel | all versions | — |