CVE-2024-53063

media: dvbdev: prevent the risk of out of memory access

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: dvbdev: prevent the risk of out of memory access The dvbdev contains a static variable used to store dvb minors. The behavior of it depends if CONFIG_DVB_DYNAMIC_MINORS is set or not. When not set, dvb_register_device() won't check for boundaries, as it will rely that a previous call to dvb_register_adapter() would already be enforcing it. On a similar way, dvb_device_open() uses the assumption that the register functions already did the needed checks. This can be fragile if some device ends using different calls. This also generate warnings on static check analysers like Coverity. So, add explicit guards to prevent potential risk of OOM issues.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53063?
CVE-2024-53063 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53063?
To fix CVE-2024-53063, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-53063 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53063 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-53063?
CVE-2024-53063 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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