7.8
CWE
119 191
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53061: media: s5p-jpeg: prevent buffer overflows

First published: Tue Nov 19 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: s5p-jpeg: prevent buffer overflows The current logic allows word to be less than 2. If this happens, there will be buffer overflows, as reported by smatch. Add extra checks to prevent it. While here, remove an unused word = 0 assignment.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=4.4<4.19.324
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.286
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.230
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.172
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.117
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.61
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.15-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.119-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53061?

    CVE-2024-53061 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that leads to potential buffer overflows.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53061?

    To fix CVE-2024-53061, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the security patch released by the maintainers.

  • What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53061?

    CVE-2024-53061 affects multiple kernel versions including 4.4 up to 6.12-rc6.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-53061?

    Exploiting CVE-2024-53061 could allow attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through buffer overflow techniques.

  • Who reported CVE-2024-53061?

    CVE-2024-53061 was reported by smatch, highlighting the vulnerability within the s5p-jpeg media component of the Linux kernel.

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