Vulnerability Description
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().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.6, < 6.1.120 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/00663d3e000c31d0d49ef86a809f5c107c2d09cdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/218ecc35949129171ca39bcc0d407c8dc4cd0bbcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a4187ec454e19903fd15f6e1825a4b84e59a4cdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e4d236d9c4b38571c394d3ab6e85dfb71c33ed3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5cac32721997cb8bcb208a29f4598b3faf46338Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2024-56557?
CVE-2024-56557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-56557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.