CVE-2024-47698: drivers: media: dvb-frontends/rtl2832: fix an out-of-bounds write error

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

drivers: media: dvb-frontends/rtl2832: fix an out-of-bounds write error

Ensure index in rtl2832pidfilter does not exceed 31 to prevent out-of-bounds access.

dev->filters is a 32-bit value, so setbit and clearbit functions should only operate on indices from 0 to 31. If index is 32, it will attempt to access a non-existent 33rd bit, leading to out-of-bounds access. Change the boundary check from index > 32 to index >= 32 to resolve this issue.

[hverkuil: added fixes tag, rtl2830pidfilter -> rtl2832pidfilter in logmsg]

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Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.0<5.10.227
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.168
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.113
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.54
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Linux Linux kernel>=4.0<4.19.323
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.285
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.227

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Configuration

    Change the boundary check in rtl2832_pid_filter from `index > 32` to `index >= 32` so that `index` cannot reach the case where it would access a non-existent 33rd bit.

    Linux kernel (drivers: media: dvb-frontends/rtl2832) rtl2832_pid_filter boundary check = index > 32 -> index >= 32
  4. Configuration

    Ensure `index` in `rtl2832_pid_filter` never exceeds 31, because `dev->filters` is a 32-bit value and `set_bit`/`clear_bit` must only operate on indices from 0 to 31.

    Linux kernel (drivers: media: dvb-frontends/rtl2832) rtl2832_pid_filter index range = ensure index does not exceed 31

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:14 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47698?

CVE-2024-47698 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47698?

To mitigate CVE-2024-47698, update the Linux kernel to a version that incorporates the fix.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47698?

CVE-2024-47698 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically from 4.0 up to 6.11.2, excluding certain patched versions.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-47698?

CVE-2024-47698 involves an out-of-bounds write error in the rtl2832 PID filter within the Linux kernel.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-47698?

You can check if your Linux kernel version is within the affected range to assess the vulnerability of your system.

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