CVE-2024-56557: iio: adc: ad7923: Fix buffer overflow for tx_buf and ring_xfer

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

iio: adc: ad7923: Fix buffer overflow for txbuf and ringxfer

The AD7923 was updated to support devices with 8 channels, but the size of txbuf and ringxfer was not increased accordingly, leading to a potential buffer overflow in ad7923updatescanmode().

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed 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

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:44 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56557?

The severity of CVE-2024-56557 is classified as moderate due to the potential buffer overflow risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56557?

To fix CVE-2024-56557, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for the AD7923 device.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56557?

CVE-2024-56557 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the AD7923 ADC.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56557?

CVE-2024-56557 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-56557 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-56557 requires local access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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