CVE-2026-64495 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 07/25/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
iio: gyro: bmg160: bail out when bandwidth/filter is not in table
bmg160_get_filter() walks bmg160_samp_freq_table[] looking for the entry
matching the bw_bits value read from the chip:
for (i = 0; i < ARRAY_SIZE(bmg160_samp_freq_table); ++i) {
if (bmg160_samp_freq_table[i].bw_bits == bw_bits)
break; } *val = bmg160_samp_freq_table[i].filter;
If no entry matches, i ends up equal to the array size and the next line reads one slot past the end. bmg160_set_filter() has the same shape, driven by 'val' instead of bw_bits.
smatch flags both:
drivers/iio/gyro/bmg160_core.c:204 bmg160_get_filter() error: buffer overflow 'bmg160_samp_freq_table' 7 <= 7 drivers/iio/gyro/bmg160_core.c:222 bmg160_set_filter() error: buffer overflow 'bmg160_samp_freq_table' 7 <= 7
Return -EINVAL when no entry matches.
The set_filter() path is reachable from userspace via the sysfs in_anglvel_filter_low_pass_3db_frequency interface, so userspace can trivially trigger the out-of-bounds read with a value that is not in bmg160_samp_freq_table[].filter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2026
The vulnerability resides in the Linux kernel's iio subsystem specifically within the bmg160 gyroscope driver, where a buffer overflow condition occurs due to improper bounds checking during filter configuration operations. This flaw exists in the bmg160_get_filter() function which iterates through the bmg160_samp_freq_table array without validating whether the search criteria match any existing entries, leading to potential out-of-bounds memory access when the loop completes without finding a match.
The technical implementation demonstrates a classic array index out-of-bounds vulnerability where the loop counter i can reach the array size value when no matching bandwidth bits are found in the lookup table. This condition allows the code to access memory beyond the allocated array boundaries when executing the line *val = bmg160_samp_freq_table[i].filter, creating a scenario where arbitrary memory could be read or potentially modified depending on memory layout. The same flaw exists in bmg160_set_filter() function which follows identical logic patterns but is driven by user-provided values rather than hardware-read bits.
This vulnerability operates at the intersection of multiple security domains including kernel memory safety, device driver robustness, and user-space interaction through sysfs interfaces. The operational impact is significant as it can be triggered through legitimate userspace operations via the in_anglvel_filter_low_pass_3db_frequency sysfs interface, making it exploitable without requiring elevated privileges or specialized attack vectors. The flaw represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and input validation, where untrusted user inputs are not properly sanitized before being used as array indices.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-129: "Improper Validation of Array Index" and presents characteristics similar to those described in ATT&CK technique T1068: "Exploitation for Privilege Escalation" when considering the kernel context. The out-of-bounds read could potentially expose sensitive kernel memory contents or provide an attacker with information about memory layout that might aid in more sophisticated exploitation attempts. Additionally, this represents a failure in defensive programming practices as outlined in secure coding guidelines for kernel development.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of proper bounds checking within both filter functions to ensure array access validation before any memory operations occur. The recommended fix involves adding a validation check after the loop completes to verify that i has not exceeded the array bounds, returning -EINVAL when no matching entry is found as specified in the patch. System administrators should also consider implementing monitoring for suspicious sysfs interactions and potentially disabling affected device drivers until patches are applied, particularly in environments where untrusted users might have access to system resources or where kernel memory protection mechanisms could be bypassed through advanced exploitation techniques.