Linux Kernel up to 4.8.5 drivers/iio/dac/ad5755.c ad5755_parse_dt out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.8.5. This impacts the function ad5755_parse_dt of the file drivers/iio/dac/ad5755.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10907. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.8.5 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ad5755_parse_dt of the file drivers/iio/dac/ad5755.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in drivers/iio/dac/ad5755.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.6. There is an out of bounds write in the function ad5755_parse_dt.

The weakness was released 08/19/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10907 since 08/18/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.8.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-140285, VDB-140284, VDB-140283 and VDB-140282. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

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open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.8.6
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/18/2019 🔍
08/19/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/19/2019 +0 days 🔍
11/26/2023 +1560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: K79609038
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10907 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140281
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2019 08:21
Updated: 11/26/2023 13:26
Changes: 08/19/2019 08:21 (58), 07/30/2020 18:38 (1), 11/26/2023 13:26 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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