CVE-2026-53387
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's veml6075 light sensor driver. The driver performs an out-of-bounds array access when processing certain index values from the VEML6075_CONF_IT register. This issue could potentially lead to system instability or a denial of service if triggered by a faulty device, misprogramming, or bus corruption.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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