CVE-2023-54245: ASoC: codecs: tx-macro: Fix for KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds

Published Dec 30, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ASoC: codecs: tx-macro: Fix for KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds

When we run syzkaller we get below Out of Bound. "KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds Read in regcacheflatread"

Below is the backtrace of the issue:

dumpbacktrace+0x0/0x4c8 showstack+0x34/0x44 dumpstacklvl+0xd8/0x118 printaddressdescription+0x30/0x2d8 kasanreport+0x158/0x198 asanreportload4noabort+0x44/0x50 regcacheflatread+0x10c/0x110 regcacheread+0xf4/0x180 regmapread+0xc4/0x278 regmapupdatebits+0x130/0x290 regmapupdatebitsbase+0xc0/0x15c sndsoccomponentupdatebits+0xa8/0x22c sndsoccomponentwritefield+0x68/0xd4 txmacrodigitalmute+0xec/0x140

Actually There is no need to have decimator with 32 bits. By limiting the variable with short type u8 issue is resolved.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linux

Event History

Dec 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-54245?

CVE-2023-54245 has been classified with a medium severity due to potential out-of-bounds read issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-54245?

To fix CVE-2023-54245, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the security patch.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-54245 have on affected systems?

CVE-2023-54245 can potentially lead to information disclosure or instability in the affected systems.

4

What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2023-54245?

CVE-2023-54245 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those that include the codec subsystem functionalities.

5

Is CVE-2023-54245 actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there is no evidence to suggest that CVE-2023-54245 is actively exploited in the wild.

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