CVE-2024-53149: usb: typec: ucsi: glink: fix off-by-one in connector_status
First published: Tue Dec 24 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: glink: fix off-by-one in connector_status UCSI connector's indices start from 1 up to 3, PMIC_GLINK_MAX_PORTS. Correct the condition in the pmic_glink_ucsi_connector_status() callback, fixing Type-C orientation reporting for the third USB-C connector.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.10<6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.12<6.12.2 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a2273e5c1beb285729aa001422967b4711c53fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a5a8b5bd72169aa7a8ec800ef57be2f2cb4d9b2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ba6f7f29e0dff47a2799e60dcd1b5c29cd811a5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a22918810980897393fa1776ea3877e4baf8cca
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53149
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53149
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53149
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53149
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53149
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4a22918810980897393fa1776ea3877e4baf8cca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53149?
CVE-2024-53149 has a medium severity level due to the off-by-one error in the UCSI connector's index handling.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53149?
To fix CVE-2024-53149, update your Linux kernel to a version later than 6.11.11 and 6.12.2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-53149?
CVE-2024-53149 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.10 and 6.11.11 and between 6.12 and 6.12.2.
Is CVE-2024-53149 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-53149 is not classified as a remotely exploitable vulnerability, but it can affect local users.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-53149?
The impacts of CVE-2024-53149 include possible unexpected behavior in USB Type-C connections, potentially leading to system instability.
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