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.

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.

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56557?

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

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56557?

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

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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CVE-2024-56557

medium

5.5

CWE

119 120

27/12/2024

18/2/2025

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

First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ad7923: Fix buffer overflow for tx_buf and ring_xfer The AD7923 was updated to support devices with 8 channels, but the size of tx_buf and ring_xfer was not increased accordingly, leading to a potential buffer overflow in ad7923_update_scan_mode().

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the AD7923 ADC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 affects systems running the Linux kernel that utilize the AD7923 ADC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-56557 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-56557 requires local access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.