CVE-2026-31747
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's comedi: me4000 driver. The me4000_xilinx_download() function fails to validate the length of the firmware data stream, trusting the value provided in the firmware header. A local attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted firmware image, leading to a buffer overrun. This could result in a denial of service (DoS) or potentially other system instabilities.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Read Memory; Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Buffer overflows often can be used to execute arbitrary code, which is usually outside the scope of a program's implicit security policy. This can often be used to subvert any other security service.
Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
Buffer overflows generally lead to crashes. Other attacks leading to lack of availability are possible, including putting the program into an infinite loop.
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