Vulnerability in net: encx24j600 package

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/10/2021

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No i

Fix available

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001785: net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600. Affects Kernel versions >= 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960, < f043fac1133a6c5ef960a8422c0f6dd711dee462. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The net: encx24j600 package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing network interfaces. It includes support for the Microchip ENC424J600/624J600 Ethernet controller. This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel from v4.4 to v4.9.288. The package provides functions for initializing and managing the ENC424J600/624J600 controller, allowing communication with the network. However, a check error in the devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function can lead to potential security vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a missing error check in the devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function. This oversight can result in security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.4 of the Linux Kernel and fixed in version v4.9.288. The vulnerability can potentially be exploited to compromise the network interface and gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The net: encx24j600 package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a missing error check in the devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function. This vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized access or other malicious activities on the network interface. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.9.288 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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