CVE-2024-41038
kernel: firmware: cs_dsp: Prevent buffer overrun when processing V2 alg headers
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 29, 2024
Updated · October 31, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel in the cs_dsp firmware involving the V2 algorithm headers and the wmfw V2 format, which introduced variable-length strings into the algorithm block header. This means the overall header length is variable and without proper checks can result in an overflow of the firmware data buffer, leading to memory overwrite and potential system instability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow